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There's a very interesting thing happening and it's interesting in ways that I, that are different

than some of what's being reported.

We are suddenly seeing many congressional Republicans say, hey, we should be sending aid to Ukraine.

Hey, we should be helping Ukraine against Russia.

And I think it's very clear why it's happening, which is Donald Trump has

started to change his tune. And so Republicans who follow Trump have been changing their tune.

But the funniest part about it to me is I don't think Trump's really genuine insofar as his

authentic beliefs about Russia and Ukraine.

When I see Trump's latest statements about Ukraine, Pat, it's sort of like, yeah, you know,

Vlad's kind of irritating me by continuing bombing.

And so Ukraine does deserve help.

And I'm threatening Vlad with tariffs, but they're going to start

in 50 days.

The way I see it is this is all Trump just posturing.

Trump wants to create the appearance that he's not just enamored with Putin.

I've already said, I think the tariffs will start in 50 days is sort of code for I'm going

to let him do whatever he wants for 49.

And as long as he then on day 49 comes to me and goes, hey, we're, you're right, Mr.

President.

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