Trump: ‘Ukraine and Russia Are Ready for Peace – Nothing Stops the American Dream’

In his first major speech to a joint session of Congress, Donald Trump delivered an address filled with optimism, applause, and references to Ukraine. He emphasized that the war should end soon. “Nothing can stop the American dream,” Trump declared as he discussed unprecedented interventions in American institutions and global order in recent weeks. The topic of Ukraine emerged 90 minutes into the speech when Trump provided updates following last week’s incident at the Oval Office. Trump claimed that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sent him a letter indicating readiness to return to negotiation tables. According to Trump, both Ukraine and Russia are open to peace negotiations, which could bring an end to what he described as a ‘barbaric and senseless war.’ Despite Democratic opposition during the speech, Trump highlighted several key points including combating drug cartels, reclaiming control over the Panama Canal, acquiring Greenland, imposing tariffs, and protecting American farmers. Concluding his longest-ever congressional address lasting 1 hour and 40 minutes, Trump promised an incredible future for America.