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Trump, 79, Forgets the Name of an Ocean
President Trump's senior moments have seen him confuse several land-based locations, but now his possible cognitive slide seems to have extended offshore. During a Tuesday morning interview on Fox and Friends, Trump discussed his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and seemed to forget the name of the ocean that separates the U.S., Europe and Russia. Trump said that European leaders like Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are 'consumed far more with [Ukraine] because they're right there.' 'You know we have an ocean that's separating us, right? A thing called... an ocean,' he said. 'A big, beautiful ocean. And, uh, they don't, they're right there. So it's a different kind of a thing for them.' Trump possibly appeared to be referring to the Atlantic, which separates the U.S. from Europe and the west of Russia. The U.S. is, however, also separated from Russia to the west by the Bering Sea. The coast of the mainland of Alaska, where Trump and Putin met last Friday, is separated by 55 miles of sea from the eastern coast of Russia. At the closest point of any land, Alaska's Little Diomede Island is separated from Russia's Big Diomede Island by 2.4 miles of open water—which turns to ice capable of bearing human weight in winter. Infamously, Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said that 'you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska' in 2008, providing fodder for a viral SNL spoof starring Tina Fey. Trump considered offering Palin a cabinet position in his first administration, but his knowledge of her home state seems to have grown fuzzier since 2016. At a press conference last week, Trump said twice that he was going to Russia, leaving Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to explain why the president didn't seem to remember that his meeting with Putin was being held on American soil. On Tuesday, the Fox hosts allowed Trump to bulldoze through his lapse, as he continued to ramble about negotiations with Ukraine and how the war is Joe Biden's fault. 'It was always thought that Ukraine was sort of a buffer between Russia and the rest of Europe. And it was, it was a big wide buffer. Everything worked out well until Biden got involved,' he said. 'Biden gave them $100 billion right up front, I don't give them anything... since I've been there, we don't pay.' In fact, the Trump administration has largely kept the Biden administration's military aid to Ukraine intact, delivering $6.2 billion in weapons to the country in the first half of this year. After promising dozens of times during the 2024 campaign that he would end the war 'within 24 hours,' Trump has found it more difficult than expected to broker peace. 'I have ended six wars. I thought maybe this would be the easiest one, and it's not the easiest one,' he said on Monday. 'It's a tough one.' It could remain tough sledding for Trump if his geographic recall doesn't improve. The White House declined to answer 'stupid questions about oceans.'
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NATO defense chiefs stress commitment to Ukraine, discuss security guarantees during virtual summit
The NATO Chiefs of Defense reaffirmed support for Ukraine in a virtual meeting Wednesday in Brussels that included all 32 allied military leaders and featured the first briefing in this format led by U.S. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, the new Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine attended the meeting virtually, along with Grynkewich, who also leads U.S. European Command, U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News on Tuesday. NATO officials said in a statement that the "candid discussion" centered on what security guarantees the alliance might provide Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement to end Russia's three-year war. Col. Martin O'Donnell, spokesperson for Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, wrote on X that "the Supreme Allied Commander was honored to brief the Chiefs of Defense, his first in such a format. As he has said before, 'these are consequential times.'" "NATO has faced important times before — and these have only made our Alliance stronger. As we work through these important issues, we will all stay informed, engaged, and united in the defense of the Euro-Atlantic region and with NATO's ongoing support to Ukraine as progress towards peace continues," he added. The Chair of NATO's Military Committee also praised the discussions, writing on X that it was a "great, candid discussion among NATO Chiefs of Defence" and an "excellent update on the security environment from our new SACEUR, his first with us."The chair added that the meeting confirmed support for Ukraine, emphasizing the alliance's focus on a "just, credible and durable peace" and praising the "relentless courage" of Ukrainian forces. According to the Associated Press, assurances that Ukraine won't face another invasion are seen as central to any settlement, with Kyiv pressing for Western-backed military commitments, including weapons and training. European allies are working on options for a multinational security force that could backstop a peace deal. Wednesday's virtual session unfolded against the backdrop of President Donald Trump's push to steer Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy toward a settlement. Trump met with Putin last Friday in Alaska and hosted Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House on Monday. The reaffirmations come a day after Caine convened a smaller meeting in Washington with defense chiefs from Germany, the U.K., France, Finland and Italy to prepare for Wednesday's broader NATO discussions. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized NATO discussions on Ukraine's security conducted without Moscow's involvement, warning that "this will not work" and vowing Russia would "ensure its legitimate interests firmly and harshly," RIA Novosti reported, according to AP. The White House did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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People Seriously Can't Believe Trump's Latest Statement About No Elections In 2028
On Monday, Donald Trump met with several European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and made some remarks that left the internet saying, "WTF." When asked if he was open to holding an election once peace is achieved, Zelenskyy replied, "Yes, of course." He explained there aren't elections during wartime as they're focused on security, but the goal is "truth everywhere, in the battlefield, in the sky, in the sea," so people can resume democratic, legal elections. Related: Trump interrupted the Ukrainian leader to confirm the bit about no elections during wartime. "Three and a half years from now, if we happen to be in a war with somebody, no more elections," he said. "Oh, that's good," he concluded. Good for who??? Related: I really don't like this little smile at the end. Notably, this happened on the same day Trump made headlines for showing off his "Trump 2028" and "4 more years" merch. Obviously, people had a lot to say about this: Editor's Note: While we can't endorse what X has become, we can bring you the worthwhile moments that still exist there, curated and free of the surrounding chaos. Related: "A sitting US President 'jokes' about manufacturing a war to stop democracy and stay in power. Crazy how this shit is not a MUCH bigger deal and will instead be forgotten or dismissed," one X (formerly Twitter) user wrote. Another person said, "You can practically see the dim little lightbulb flicker on above his head. 'Wait a second... if my country is in a war... I don't have to leave the White House... EVER?! THAT'S GOOD!' It's the giddy, amoral excitement of a child who has just discovered a brand new and fantastic way to cheat at the game. Except the game is the Constitution of the United States." "It's not funny.... Cause you know DAMN well it has already crossed his mind, that to me is scary!!! YOU'RE NOT FUNNY TRUMP!!!!" Related: "Democrats need to step up and meet this loser and loser gop party where they are at! Ethics are no longer a part of the Republican party and everyone needs to realize that." And finally, "Don't get your hopes up, fuck-face. We've had elections during every war we've ever fought. And we've fought a lot of wars." What do you think about all this? LMK in the comments below! Also in In the News: Also in In the News: Also in In the News:
