Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis argued in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tupper on Tuesday that the US should focus its energies on fighting China and securing the southern border rather than on the war in Ukraine.
In a departure from his usual policy of avoiding liberal-leaning corporate media, the governor met with CNN’s Jake Tupper one-on-one.
During the interview, Mr. Tupper asked Mr. DeSantis if he would stop sending military and financial aid to Ukraine if he became president.
In response, Mr. DeSantis called on Europeans to “do more in Europe” to curb Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, highlighting the threat China and the ongoing border crisis pose to U.S. interests.
“In terms of foreign threats, the biggest threat to our country comes from China. , tens of thousands of people die every year.So if you want to be strong abroad, you have to be strong at home,” DeSantis began, adding that priority should be given to the Asia-Pacific region, not Europe. rice field.
“I think we’re probably heading towards conflict with China. I think the way to stop conflict with China is to be strong. So I want Europeans to do more in Europe. It’s in the backyard of the house, which is more interesting to them,” he continued. “I would be happy to work with you to reach a conclusion there. [of weaponry] Please do not send to Taiwan, and we are not going to compromise our ability to respond to emergencies. And we must care about our own borders as much as we care about foreign borders. ”
Tupper then asked if DeSantis would press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to make concessions to Russia.
DeSantis did not give a direct answer, but said the goal should be “a sustainable and lasting peace in Europe, but one that does not reward aggression.”
“There are different levers that can be pulled. We are going to pull some levers against Russia. said. “I want the Europeans to rely on the United States, not him, for that. We are also going to turn the screw against the Iranians. We have benefited from Biden’s approach to ‘So we will use the power we have, but the goal is a sustainable peace that does not reward aggression,’ he added. (Related: ‘I‘meters no to go To teach you It: Trump refuses to offer Russia-Ukraine peace plan until he becomes president
Former President Donald Trump has also said he will push for talks between Ukraine and Russia, arguing that it is possible to end the war within 24 hours. He did not specify what specific actions he would take to end the war early.
