We need to get into the characterization of we know who invaded, who, we understand the stakes of this game.

America more than any other country in the world has invested in helping Ukraine defend itself.

Now it's time for peace, and that's what the president is dedicated to.

So standing here and saying, you're good, you're bad, you're a dictator, you're not a dictator. You invaded. You didn't. It's not

useful. It's not productive. And so President Trump isn't getting drawn into that in unnecessary

ways. And as a result, we're closer to peace today than ever before. But fair to say,

Russia attacked unprovoked into Ukraine three years ago tomorrow. Fair to say it's a very complicated

situation.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegeseth there refusing to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine,

as today marks three years since Vladimir Putin started the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. The question is who will step up for Ukraine now as America seemingly backs away.

Meanwhile, Elon Musk makes another aggressive move to fire government employees with an ultimatum email.

The question is, how are federal agencies responding to Musk's demands?

Plus, we'll have the latest on the health of Pope Francis as he battles pneumonia.

The question is,

will the Holy Father resign amid these health issues? It's way too early for this.

Good morning and welcome to way too early. The show that's not too happy to see coffee prices have now reached a 50-year high.

Yikes, we need that around here.

And I'm sure you do too if you're awake.

I'm Allie Vitale on this Monday, February 24th.

And we'll start with the news.

President Trump is directing Elon Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency to get even more aggressive with its federal employee job cuts. On Saturday,

Musk responded to that call by issuing an ultimatum to federal employees, posting on social media

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