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Karoline Leavitt: “The United States is still selling weapons to NATO that are…”

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Published February 18, 2026 | Video Starts at 1:26:01

… the American taxpayer who were footing the bill for this war effort before President Trump put a stop to it. And I would just remind everyone around the world that The United States is still selling weapons to NATO that are then being sent to Ukraine in their defense of their freedom in their borders. Michael thank you, Caroline. Russia is reportedly joining Iran for joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman this week. (1:26:01–1:26:09)

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Asserts that the U.S. sells weapons to NATO, which are sent to Ukraine.

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