Trump denies being unaware of Ukraine aid pause despite earlier remarks

WorldPolitics
10 Jul 2025 • 4:10 AM MYT
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  • US President Donald Trump stated he would be the first to know if a major decision, such as the Ukraine weapons pause, was authorised by the government, implying he would give the order.
  • This assertion on Wednesday contradicted his earlier statement on Tuesday, when he appeared annoyed and claimed he did not know who authorised the pause.
  • The Pentagon announced on 30 June that it would hold back some weapons pledged to Kyiv due to concerns about dwindling American stockpiles.
  • The US president's shifting remarks highlight an inconsistency in his public statements regarding his knowledge of the weapons decision.
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