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President Trump, Come Home from Ukraine // Ron Paul Liberty Report
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Trump, Ukraine, and the Question of America First
The Liberty Report recently turned its focus to President Trump’s handling of the Ukraine conflict, raising deeper questions about America’s foreign policy and its future. Ron Paul and co-host Chris Rossini broke down the contradictions between Trump’s campaign promises and his administration’s actions — and the picture they paint isn’t flattering.
The War That Shouldn’t Have Started
Paul argues the Ukraine war was unnecessary from the beginning, a byproduct of NATO expansion and U.S. involvement in regime change. While mainstream narratives emphasize “Russian aggression,” the reality is far more complex. NATO and the U.S. played central roles in destabilizing Ukraine long before the first shots were fired.
Trump campaigned on ending “endless wars,” but after more than 200 days in office, the U.S. remains entrenched in Ukraine. Paul bluntly puts it: by continuing to fund and arm Ukraine, Trump has made it “his war” as much as Biden’s. The rhetoric of shifting blame no longer holds water when the bombs and dollars keep flowing.
NATO’s Grip and the Cost to Americans
One recurring theme in the conversation was the staggering cost of NATO. With the U.S. covering roughly 70% of NATO’s expenses, Paul insists that Americans are footing the bill for Europe’s security while being told it’s in their own interest. The irony? The Soviet Union is long gone, yet the “threat narrative” persists to justify endless commitments.
The problem isn’t just financial. Entangling alliances like NATO bind the U.S. to conflicts that drain resources and endanger national sovereignty. Instead of “America First,” Paul says, what we see is “Empire First.”
Zelensky and the Proxy War
Another hard truth: Ukraine is being used as a proxy battleground between the U.S. and Russia. Zelensky’s government absorbs the casualties while Washington and Moscow avoid direct nuclear confrontation. Paul calls this arrangement “shameful,” noting that Zelensky continues to demand money and weapons — even while publicly insulting U.S. leadership.
If Trump were serious about ending the war, Paul argues, he could stop it instantly by cutting off funding. No money, no weapons, no war. Instead, Washington continues the charade of “peace talks” while prolonging the destruction.
The Cost of Empire
Beyond the battlefield, the costs of empire ripple across America’s financial and moral foundations. Wars are waged with borrowed money, fueling a ballooning national debt and soaring interest payments. Paul highlights Colonel Douglas McGregor’s prediction: only a severe financial crisis will finally halt Washington’s addiction to militarism.
But money isn’t the only casualty. America’s reputation has eroded. Once admired as a beacon of freedom, the U.S. is now viewed with suspicion, if not outright hostility, because of its policies in Ukraine and Gaza. Paul cites Alexis de Tocqueville’s famous warning: “America is great because she is good. If America ceases to be good, she will cease to be great.”
Freedom as the Alternative
Paul and Rossini close with a reminder that the answer is not complicated. Stop meddling abroad, restore constitutional limits at home, and embrace true liberty. Freedom isn’t just an ideal — it’s a practical solution. Let Americans keep what they earn, trade freely, and stay out of foreign entanglements.
Until then, the march toward bankruptcy — financial and moral — will continue. As Paul puts it, the system cannot be repaired by redrawing borders in Europe or hosting international summits. The only cure is a return to principle: no lying, no cheating, no stealing, and no killing. In other words, a foreign policy — and a government — grounded in honesty and restraint.
The Ukraine war is not just about Ukraine. It is a mirror reflecting America’s crisis of identity. Is the U.S. a republic that defends liberty, or an empire chasing illusions of global dominance? As long as Trump and Washington pursue the latter, “Make America Great Again” will remain an empty slogan. The path to greatness is the same as it ever was: peace, honesty, and freedom.
