Col Doug Macgregor: Trump & Zelensky - Round II in Washington DC

Daniel Davis Deep Dive Merch: Etsy store

Trump’s Position & Expectations

Trump is expected to refuse further U.S. military support for Ukraine, while allowing humanitarian aid.

He would insist Ukraine will never join NATO and that the U.S. won’t prolong the war.

Trump has suggested publicly (via Truth Social) that Zelensky could end the war quickly but is choosing not to.

He views the war as one started under Biden and driven by Washington and London, with Ukrainians as tragic victims.

Trump is described as polite by nature but expected to firmly tell Europeans:

The U.S. is suspending aid.

American forces will be withdrawn.

If Europeans want to continue supporting Ukraine militarily, they must do it without the U.S.

Criticism of Western Leaders & “Globalists”

European leaders (e.g. Ursula von der Leyen) and Western intelligence agencies (CIA, MI6, Mossad) are seen as working together to drag the conflict out.

Ursula’s remarks on Ukrainian sovereignty and borders are dismissed as inaccurate and contradictory to Trump-Putin discussions.

Leaders are accused of propping up myths:

That mass migration since 2015 is welcome (whereas publics largely want migrants to leave).

That Russia poses a serious threat to conquer Europe (described as false).

Von der Leyen is specifically attacked as a destructive force for German military and industrial decline.

Ukraine & Zelensky

Zelensky insists Ukraine’s constitution forbids giving up territory, rejecting territorial concessions.

Trump has mocked this position, pointing out that a territorial swap will be necessary (especially in Donetsk and Luhansk).

Zelensky’s stance sets up conflict with Trump, since Trump believes settlement requires territorial compromise.

Russia’s Role & Outcome of War

Russia is expected to win, as it has military control and vital strategic interests.

Putin is portrayed as wanting an end to the war and unnecessary deaths.

The settlement will be on Russian terms.

The U.S. and Europe are described as never having had vital strategic interests in Ukraine.

NATO, EU & Strategic Inflection Point

NATO is described as a “terminal patient” being artificially kept alive.

The EU is “on crutches” and unable to sustain itself.

Europe faces a strategic inflection point:

Must become self-reliant for security without U.S. protection.

Will need to answer who its “first responder” is if not America.

If Trump stands firm, Western leaders could face political collapse when their electorates realize Russia was never a real threat and the war was unnecessary.

Underlying Theme

The war is seen as less about Ukraine vs Russia, and more about Western elites needing a justification for NATO, their own political survival, and defense budgets.

Trump’s potential role is to break this narrative by ending U.S. involvement, forcing Europe to face reality.