Bannon says Ukraine might turn into ‘Trump’s Vietnam’
Steve Bannon has cautioned that the United States could become more deeply involved in the Ukraine conflict, advising Trump to discontinue military assistance to Kiev. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The former White House strategist has called for an end to US involvement in the conflict between Moscow and Kiev
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon has cautioned that US President-elect Donald Trump might find himself mired in the Ukraine conflict if he does not take prompt action to curtail Washington’s engagement. In an interview with PMG published on Monday, Bannon drew parallels between the current situation and former US President Richard Nixon’s management of the Vietnam War, a conflict he inherited from his predecessor that came to define his presidency.
“If we aren’t careful, it will turn into Trump’s Vietnam. That’s what happened to Richard Nixon. He ended up owning the war and it went down as his war, not Lyndon Johnson’s,” Bannon, who has stepped away from a central role in Trump’s team, stated. He emphasized that unless Trump clearly commits to halting military aid to Ukraine, the ongoing conflict could overshadow his time in office.
Nixon’s 1968 campaign included a promise to end the Vietnam War, yet once he assumed the presidency, he intensified US involvement through extensive bombing campaigns and incursions into Cambodia and Laos, ultimately negotiating a withdrawal. The Vietnam War became a pivotal and contentious issue during his administration.
During his 2024 campaign, Trump expressed that he would resolve the Ukraine conflict “in 24 hours” if reelected, yet he has not provided specific plans on how this would be accomplished. Although he has criticized US military support for Ukraine, he has stopped short of explicitly stating that he would terminate such aid.
Bannon has urged Trump to clarify his stance during his inauguration address.
Meanwhile, Russia has expressed skepticism regarding Trump’s assertions of a quick resolution to the conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has questioned the practicality of such a rapid solution, asserting that any peace agreement must acknowledge the new territorial realities and address the underlying causes of the conflict.
In addition, Trump’s team is reportedly preparing for a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which may take place shortly after the president-elect's inauguration, according to a CNN report. The main objective of this call is believed to be discussing a potential face-to-face meeting to explore solutions for the Ukraine conflict.
Peskov has indicated that Putin is amenable to negotiating with the new US president without preconditions but has noted that there have been no significant preparations for talks thus far.
James del Carmen contributed to this report for TROIB News
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon has cautioned that US President-elect Donald Trump might find himself mired in the Ukraine conflict if he does not take prompt action to curtail Washington’s engagement. In an interview with PMG published on Monday, Bannon drew parallels between the current situation and former US President Richard Nixon’s management of the Vietnam War, a conflict he inherited from his predecessor that came to define his presidency.
“If we aren’t careful, it will turn into Trump’s Vietnam. That’s what happened to Richard Nixon. He ended up owning the war and it went down as his war, not Lyndon Johnson’s,” Bannon, who has stepped away from a central role in Trump’s team, stated. He emphasized that unless Trump clearly commits to halting military aid to Ukraine, the ongoing conflict could overshadow his time in office.
Nixon’s 1968 campaign included a promise to end the Vietnam War, yet once he assumed the presidency, he intensified US involvement through extensive bombing campaigns and incursions into Cambodia and Laos, ultimately negotiating a withdrawal. The Vietnam War became a pivotal and contentious issue during his administration.
During his 2024 campaign, Trump expressed that he would resolve the Ukraine conflict “in 24 hours” if reelected, yet he has not provided specific plans on how this would be accomplished. Although he has criticized US military support for Ukraine, he has stopped short of explicitly stating that he would terminate such aid.
Bannon has urged Trump to clarify his stance during his inauguration address.
Meanwhile, Russia has expressed skepticism regarding Trump’s assertions of a quick resolution to the conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has questioned the practicality of such a rapid solution, asserting that any peace agreement must acknowledge the new territorial realities and address the underlying causes of the conflict.
In addition, Trump’s team is reportedly preparing for a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which may take place shortly after the president-elect's inauguration, according to a CNN report. The main objective of this call is believed to be discussing a potential face-to-face meeting to explore solutions for the Ukraine conflict.
Peskov has indicated that Putin is amenable to negotiating with the new US president without preconditions but has noted that there have been no significant preparations for talks thus far.
James del Carmen contributed to this report for TROIB News
