"Still, Trump's new position on the war - that Ukraine could reclaim all of its lost territory, and even seize Russian land - would have been unthinkable at the start of the year. A shift that once would have set MAGA ablaze instead drew shrugs, reflecting the deference Trump commands even when he redraws the movement's red lines. Driving the news: Since taking office, Trump and his base have been aligned on Ukraine:"
"On Tuesday, Trump departed sharply from that posture. He reiterated that U.S. financial support wouldn't expand - Washington would sell weapons to NATO allies, who could "do what they want with them" - and warned that tariffs on Moscow would hinge on Europe reducing reliance on Russian energy. But he broke hard with his base on territory and peace talks, declaring that Ukraine could "take back their Country in its original form and, who knows, maybe even go further than that!""
Trump announced that Ukraine could reclaim all lost territory and might even advance into Russian land. He said U.S. financial support would not expand and that Washington would sell weapons to NATO allies, who could "do what they want with them." He linked tariffs on Moscow to Europe reducing its reliance on Russian energy. The stance marked a sharp break with his prior alignment with a MAGA base that favored early peace deals and territorial concessions. MAGA media and pods largely downplayed the pivot, and many in the base expressed frustration and apathy after failed peace talks.
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