Donald Trump actually said...

"We're gonna be watching them. And Elon and the group are gonna be watching them. And if they can cut, it's better. And if they don't cut, then Elon will do the cutting."

"This is an absolute honor to sign. What they've done is just terrible. It's weaponization — you could say weaponization against a political opponent, and it should never be allowed to happen again."

"I’m finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine."

"I am strongly considering large scale banking sanctions, sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a cease fire and final settlement agreement on peace is reached."