President Trump has taken aim at Democrats, particularly Senator Elizabeth Warren, over their stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict. In a fiery address to Congress, Trump accused Warren of wanting the brutal war to continue for another five years while highlighting his own efforts to broker peace.
At a Glance
- Trump criticized Senator Elizabeth Warren, using his nickname “Pocahontas,” for allegedly supporting a prolonged Ukraine-Russia war
- The President highlighted that the US has sent “hundreds of billions of dollars” in aid to Ukraine
- Trump has paused US military aid to Ukraine while pursuing peace negotiations
- Warren was seen clapping when Trump mentioned Democrats’ support for continued military aid
- Trump claimed he has received signals from Russia indicating readiness for peace
Trump Targets Warren Over Ukraine Stance
President Donald Trump delivered a pointed critique of Democratic leadership during a recent congressional address, singling out Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren over her position on the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. Trump used his long-standing nickname for the Senator while suggesting Democrats are prolonging the devastating war rather than seeking peaceful solutions that would save countless lives.
Trump didn’t mince words when addressing Warren’s apparent support for continued military action. “Pocahontas says yes,” President Trump declared when discussing Democrats who favor extending military aid to Ukraine without pursuing more aggressive peace negotiations.
The President emphasized that American taxpayers have already shouldered a tremendous financial burden in supporting Ukraine’s defense efforts. He highlighted that the United States has contributed “hundreds of billions of dollars” to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, while suggesting European allies haven’t carried their fair share of the responsibility.
"Do you want to keep it going for another five years? Pocahontas says yes."
President Trump takes a dig at Sen. Elizabeth Warren while Democrats respond with aggressive claps as he accuses them of prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war. pic.twitter.com/8ONV2a76do
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 5, 2025
Peace Efforts Versus Prolonged Conflict
In his address, Trump positioned himself as a peacemaker working to end what he characterized as a “savage” and “brutal” conflict that has claimed millions of lives. He contrasted this approach with what he perceives as Democrats’ willingness to allow the fighting to continue indefinitely, questioning whether they actually want the war to extend another five years.
“Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer,” President Trump said.
The President has taken concrete steps to back up his rhetoric by pausing U.S. military aid to Ukraine, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats including Warren. Trump defended this decision as part of his broader strategy to force negotiations and bring the bloody conflict to a swift conclusion, noting that he has received signals from Russia indicating a readiness for peace.
President Trump eviscerates Senator Elizabeth Warren over her support for endless war between Ukraine and Russia.
"You want to keep it going another 5 years?? Pocahontas says yes.” pic.twitter.com/QhI0jrKJWf
— Steven Steele (@MrStevenSteele) March 5, 2025
Warren’s Response and Past Controversies
Warren has been a vocal critic of Trump’s approach to Ukraine, accusing him of prioritizing his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin over American alliances and national security interests. The ongoing feud between Trump and Warren extends beyond foreign policy, with the President frequently referencing her past claims of Native American heritage that were later discredited by DNA testing.
“First, Donald Trump blamed Zelenskyy for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Then, he says he ‘trusts’ Putin. Now, he’s frozen bipartisan military aid. It’s clear Donald Trump is putting his fragile ego before our national security — siding with Putin over U.S. allies in Europe,” Warren said.
Despite tensions with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, whom Vice President JD Vance has criticized for not showing sufficient gratitude for American aid, Trump praised Zelenskyy’s expressed willingness to engage in peace negotiations. The administration continues to emphasize that while they support Ukraine’s sovereignty, they are committed to ending the bloodshed through diplomatic channels rather than through open-ended military commitments that strain American resources.
