Trump Calls Zelensky a “Salesman” and Claims He Wants Democrats to Win US Elections
PENNSYLVANIA – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Sept 23 that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants the Democrats to win the election in November, in which the former US president faces Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris.
Trump’s statement on the campaign trail contrasts with the line adopted by some of his allies, who said Ukraine would welcome him back as only he – in their telling – has the acumen to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end Moscow’s war on Ukraine.
“I think Zelensky is the greatest salesman in history. Every time he comes into the country, he walks away with US$60 billion,” Trump said at a rally in western Pennsylvania. “He wants them to win this election so badly but I would do differently – I will work out peace.”
Trump gave no details of his peace plan, beyond reiterating he would call Putin and Zelensky and urge them to work out an accord, should he win the Nov 5 election.
Zelensky, who is in the United States to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, said on Sept 23 that decisive action by the US could hasten the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine in 2025.
