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Marco Rubio blasts critics for demonizing 'peacemaker' Trump: 'It's only a bad thing when it's Donald Trump'

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Rubio says talks with Russia will determine if 'peace is possible'​


Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back on critics of President Donald Trump's approach to ending the war in Ukraine on Sunday, saying the president is a "peacemaker."

Rubio made the comments during an appearance on ABC News' "This Week," telling host George Stephenopoulos that Trump is facing attacks simply because he is Trump.

"Shouldn't we at least try to see if there is a way to end this war in a way that's acceptable to both sides and is enduring and sustainable? How is that a bad thing?" Rubio said.

"I really am puzzled why anyone thinks that trying to be a peacemaker is a bad thing. It's only a bad thing when it's Donald Trump trying to do it. When it's President Trump. It's absurd to me," he added.

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The hard part in Trump's diplomacy, is whether or not he is an honest broker for peace. Trump's actions suggest he is not. Evidence is his trying to get money from Ukraine, his support for Russia such as suggesting we lift tariff sanctions, voting against Ukraine at the UN, and saying Ukraine started the war. Of course we should try to find a solution that is acceptable to both sides, but even saying the war is unwinnable, and pausing all aid just undercuts Ukraine's position. Is it really a strategy to enact a fair peace? Some do think that, but most world leaders do not. Given the Trump has personal issues now plus his willingness to throw in with Russia, he seems to be the exception among world leaders on this.
 
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