Here’s what happened.
In the early days of President Trump’s new term, a temporary pause in U.S. military aid to Ukraine sparked headlines—but it was quickly resolved thanks to swift action from America First leadership.
According to a source familiar with the situation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a brief verbal order to delay 11 U.S. cargo planes carrying artillery shells to Ukraine. The move came just after a Jan. 30 Oval Office meeting with top national security officials.
But here’s the kicker: President Trump never authorized the pause.
Hegseth reportedly misread the President’s intentions—forcing administration officials to step in, restart the $2.2 million aid package, and manage concerns from Ukrainian and Polish officials who were caught off guard.
This short-lived delay, while costly to the tune of $1.6 million, was nothing compared to the billions wasted under Biden-era Pentagon mismanagement.
Flights Resume, Crisis Averted
By February 5, just three days after allies began raising concerns, flights resumed from Dover Air Force Base to Qatar, en route to Ukraine. While the Pentagon tried to shift blame to the Joint Staff, internal documents confirm the order came from Hegseth’s office.
One flight incurred no cost at all—proof that the administration took steps to minimize taxpayer burden.
White House: “Closer to Peace Than Ever”
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to the media frenzy with clarity:
“The bottom line is the war is much closer to an end today than when President Trump took office.”
The comment highlights what many conservatives already know—Trump brings strength to the table, not endless conflict.
Zelensky Clash Over “Security Guarantees”
On March 4, President Trump again paused aid—this time deliberately—following a tense Oval Office standoff with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky, refusing to commit to a Trump-backed rare-earth minerals deal without vague “security guarantees,” was met with blunt resistance from Vice President JD Vance and Trump himself.
Shortly after, CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced that U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine would be suspended until further notice.
America First: Profits for Peace
By April 30, however, the Trump administration had brokered a historic agreement: a 50/50 U.S.-Ukraine fund to rebuild infrastructure and invest in energy independence through oil, gas, and minerals.
And here’s the smart part: The U.S. can earn credit toward its investment based on the value of military aid, training, or technology already delivered.
This isn’t foreign aid—it’s strategic investment. And it’s the kind of deal that puts American taxpayers and veterans first.
Putin Proposes Ceasefire — Trump’s Pressure Paying Off?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has floated a symbolic three-day ceasefire starting May 8 to honor the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end in Europe. While meaningful talks remain stalled, the Trump administration is raising the bar.
“We’re not flying around the world for more photo ops,” said State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce. “It’s time for real ideas on ending this war.”