During a rally at Madison Square Garden, Republican candidate Donald Trump mentioned Russia four times and Vladimir Putin twice. His running mate JD Vance also said he wanted to avoid any confrontation with Moscow, emphasizing the importance of the diplomatic channel.
Donald Trump, Republican candidate for the US presidential election, held a major rally at Madison Square Garden Arena in New York this Sunday, October 27. According to a TASS agency correspondent, the former president mentioned Russia four times during his speech. He also commented on the international situation, twice mentioning Vladimir Putin, insisting that he “got along well” with him.
Donald Trump sharply criticized Democratic candidate Kamala Harris for her role in the unfolding conflict in Ukraine during Joe Biden’s presidency. In contrast, he reaffirmed his commitment to ending hostilities within 24 hours if he were elected, by forcing the parties to negotiate even before he took office.
JD Vance, Trump’s running mate and vice presidential candidate, also spoke. The Ohio senator clarified the Republican duo’s position on Russia, saying he does not want war with Moscow. “We are not at war with Russia, and we should not seek to be,” he said. Vance also made it clear that while he viewed Vladimir Putin as an adversary, it was essential to continue diplomatic discussions: “Just because we don’t like someone doesn’t mean we can’t, ‘opportunity, engage in conversations with him,’ he said. Asked later on NBC whether he was directly calling Vladimir Putin an enemy, Vance replied: “We are not at war with him. And I don’t want to be at war with Vladimir Putin’s Russia. We should try to pursue the paths of peace.”
The event in New York was attended by several influential figures, including Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, entrepreneur Elon Musk, former independent candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. and journalist Tucker Carlson. Enhanced security measures have been put in place around the arena. Attendees had to pass through strict entry controls, snipers were positioned on surrounding rooftops, and a drone monitored the crowd.
D-10 before the highly anticipated election
The American presidential election will take place on November 5, 2024, in a very polarized political climate. Donald Trump, favorite in the Republican primary, promises a drastic repositioning of American foreign policy. His opposition to prolonged military engagement and his insistence on a rapid resolution of the conflict in Ukraine contrast greatly with the current line of the Democratic administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
