Trump Backs Pete Hegseth's Ukraine NATO Talk, After Defense Sec Walks Back Statement: His Comments Were Good'

During a White House press conference, President Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks that Ukraine's NATO membership won't be part of negotiations to end the war with Russia. Despite backlash, Trump described Hegseth's comments as 'pretty accurate,' indicating skepticism about Ukraine joining NATO due to Russia's position. He suggested that President Biden's comments about NATO expansion were provocative and contributed to the war's onset, claiming it wouldn't have occurred had he been in office.

Trump backed Hegseth's controversial comments on Ukraine's NATO membership, stating they were 'pretty accurate' and suggesting Biden's comments triggered the Russia-Ukraine war.

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