Overview
- Speaking with Sky News at the Doha Forum, Donald Trump Jr said "I think he may" when asked if President Trump would step back from the Ukraine peace process, citing the president’s unpredictability.
- He argued the war ranks low for many Americans and framed drug cartels and fentanyl as a more urgent threat than the conflict in Ukraine.
- Trump Jr accused Kyiv of entrenched corruption and pointed to the recent resignation of top aide Andriy Yermak, while insisting Europe should shoulder more of the burden.
- The remarks landed as the administration pursues ceasefire diplomacy, with European officials preparing for a potential U.S. step‑back and critics such as Hillary Clinton warning the approach benefits Moscow.
- He said Elon Musk is “100% back in the fold” with the administration, praising the tech executive as a generational talent aligned on free‑speech priorities.