Trump hints at withdrawing Ukraine support, criticises Europe and faces varied controversies
Former President Trump hinted he could withdraw support for Ukraine while criticising Europe as weak and decaying, blaming immigration for the continent's problems. In an excerpt from a Politico interview, Trump struggled to name Ukrainian cities beyond Kyiv and echoed far-right immigration tropes linked to replacement narratives. He urged Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to accept terms ceding territory to Russia, arguing that Moscow has the upper hand and Zelenskyy should "play ball."
Trump described Europe's immigration policy as a disaster and warned that Europe might become non-viable if current trends continue, calling some European leaders "real stupid."
Mortgage records reveal Trump obtained loans on two adjacent Palm Beach properties in the 1990s, each pledged as a primary residence but reportedly rented out instead, an act described by others as alleged mortgage fraud.
In other news, a federal judge allowed Tufts PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk to resume her research after her visa was revoked and she was detained during a crackdown on foreign-born students. The Justice Department is seeking to release court materials related to Maxwell following a ruling to unseal grand jury transcripts and exhibits, potentially involving hundreds or thousands of documents.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces accusations of breaking FIFA rules due to his ties with Trump, who received an inaugural FIFA peace prize during the World Cup draw in Washington, DC.
Lastly, allegations have surfaced about abuse at the Fort Bliss immigration detention facility, including beatings and mistreatment of detainees, drawing scrutiny from civil rights groups.
