Letter to the editor: Whose side is Trump on, America or Russia?

Tribune-Review | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 a.m.

There is no other way to say it but that the good old USA is extorting a small, democratic country that is fighting for its life into giving us 50% of its rare earth minerals. President Trump tries to explain it as paying off a “loan.” No other country considered all of the aid they were giving to Ukraine to fight the invasion by Russia a “loan.” Trump said the other countries would be paid back, even though these same countries said this was not true.

This shows what a bully Trump is. As usual with Trump, money is the bottom line. Good for you, Emmanuel Macron, for trying to set Trump straight.

I believe the whole episode at the White House was staged for Putin’s enjoyment. Whose side is Trump on, by the way? America’s or Russia’s? I think actions speak louder than words.

Nancy Cochran

Springdale