The killing and slaughter between Russia and Ukraine, where 25,000 soldiers are dying each and every month. Think of that. 25,000 soldiers are dying a month. A war which would have never happened if I were president, would have never happened. As president, I will make peace wherever I can, but I will never hesitate to confront threats to America wherever we must. (1:22:06–1:22:12)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Russia-Ukraine war would not have occurred if Trump were president.
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