Following his Oval Office clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine. The Onion fact-checks Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Claim: Zelensky never told the United States ‘thank you.’
False: Every voice other than his own just sounds like high-pitched ringing to Trump.
Claim: Ukraine started the war.
False: Ukraine provoked a “special military operation,” not a war.
Claim: The United States has given Ukraine $350 billion.
Unverified: This cannot be confirmed because fingers only go up to 10.
Claim: Zelensky is a dictator.
False: Dictators tend to be fashionable.
Claim: Trump berated Zelensky as if Ukraine were one of America’s worst enemies.
False: Trump used a tone of voice normally reserved for JD Vance.
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