Trump Wants Zelenskyy OUT After Striking Deal with Putin

Trump's Criticism of Zelensky [0:00]

• Former President Trump has openly criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky, suggesting he needs to be replaced.
• Trump claims Zelensky had multiple opportunities to settle the war but chose not to.
• He stated that if he were president, the war would not have started.

  "Zelensky could have settled this war many times. Many, many times. And he chooses not to."

The Diesel Refineries Dispute [0:54]

• Trump alleges that Zelensky ignored his specific instruction not to hit oil refineries, particularly those producing diesel fuel.
• He warned that this action would create a global problem and impact American farmers and ranchers due to diesel shortages.
• Trump stated that Russia would supply the necessary diesel to the U.S.

  "And we told him, do whatever you want, but don't hit the diesel fuel. Because there's a big problem, big shortage. And what does he do? He goes and hits the diesel fuel."

Zelensky's Response and Election Proposal [2:47]

• Zelensky responded to the criticism by suggesting that the decision on leadership is up to the Ukrainian people.
• He proposed a 60-day ceasefire to organize elections, stating Ukraine would be ready for any outcome.
• Zelensky noted that Putin also wanted a change of president in Ukraine.

  "Please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days of total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections."

U.S. Diesel Crisis and Economic Impact [3:57]

• The discussion highlights a significant diesel crisis in the United States, with prices over $8 in California and around $6.40 nationwide.
• Diesel is crucial for transporting goods, and its high cost contributes to inflation and affects affordability.
• The crisis is exacerbated by refinery issues, with regulations and closures in California cited as a major factor.

  "So, we have a crisis. We have an absolute economic crisis in the United States because of the diesel."

Trump's Strategy and Putin's Role [6:20]

• Trump is seen as trying to secure diesel from Russia to lower prices for Americans, especially ahead of midterms.
• Some argue this is a short-term gain for long-term pain and compare it to making a deal with the devil.
• The U.S. is a major diesel exporter, leading to questions about why Russia is being approached.

  "So Trump's trying to make a deal in this energy war situation, and I'm going to call out President Trump for a second, because as much as I respect everything that he's doing, and I've been obviously arguably one of the biggest fans of what Trump is doing geopolitically, he's trying to basically figure out a deal here, and in my opinion, will be short-term gain for long-term pain."

Trust and Motives of Zelensky and Putin [11:56]

• Analysts express extremely low trust in both Zelensky and Putin, with one putting trust in Putin slightly higher due to perceived clarity of motives.
• Putin's motives are seen as securing natural resources and long-term geopolitical competitiveness.
• Zelensky's motives are questioned, with speculation he may not want elections to avoid losing power and facing investigations.

  "I trust Putin zero. I would put one percent more. So even if it's one percent Zelensky, you trust Putin more than Zelensky? Yeah, because I know Putin's motives. I don't know Zelensky's motives."

Geopolitical Tensions and Election Strategy [15:25]

• The conversation links the energy war and the Ukraine conflict to upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
• Trump's actions are viewed as a strategy to address gas prices and appeal to voters.
• The potential for Russia to expand beyond Ukraine is also raised, with the November 3rd midterms being a key focus.

  "Issue number one is a midterm election gas strategy to make sure gas prices drop right before elections to help with the midterms."

Election Night Event [17:30]

• An upcoming election night event on November 3rd at the Boardroom Cigar Lounge is announced.
• The event will cover live results, race analysis, and feature special guests.
• Membership and applications are required to attend, with a focus on networking for business professionals.

  "This year, November 3rd, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., we are doing it at our private members-only club, Boardroom Cigar Lounge."