President Trump said he has bigger worries than investigating who in his administration last week ordered the halt of arms to Ukraine.
The president on Monday announced the resumption of weapons sent to help Ukraine’s war with Russia, signaling that he and the Pentagon were not on the same page about arming Kyiv.
“Well, I haven’t thought about it because we’re looking at Ukraine right now and munitions, but no, I have not gone into it,” Mr. Trump said Wednesday while meeting with African leaders.
Pressed about the disconnect between the White House and the Pentagon, Mr. Trump said he would know when big decisions were made.
“I would know. If a decision was made, I will know. I’ll be the first to know. In fact, most likely, I’d give the order. But I haven’t done that yet,” he said.
When asked Tuesday who paused the munitions shipments to Ukraine, he replied: “I don’t know. Why don’t you tell me?”
The pause was reportedly due to Pentagon concerns over the U.S.’s stockpile.
He reiterated Wednesday that he’s not happy with the ongoing fighting in Ukraine.
“I’ve been letting people know I’m not happy about what’s going on. It’s a way that should have never happened,” he said.
