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Kenneth Roth criticizes Trump’s Ukraine stance ahead of US midterms

Kenneth Roth argues that Donald Trump is shifting blame for high gas prices onto Kyiv while backing Russia ahead of the US midterms, seeking to evade responsibility for worsening inflation. Citing elections in Brazil and Serbia, Roth contends that voters can recognize political diversions and that parties’ indifference to ordinary people can encourage turnout.

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Kenneth Roth criticizes Trump’s Ukraine stance ahead of US midterms
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What to know

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    Roth accuses Trump of blaming Kyiv for expensive gas while taking steps to support Russia.

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    He uses elections in Brazil and Serbia to argue that voters can recognize political tactics and mobilize.

Why it matters

The commentary connects Trump’s stance on Ukraine with US price pressures and the midterm elections.

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