Senator Eric Schmitt

Well, right now we're getting the majority of our rare earth minerals from China. So this would be a huge advantage for us if we were able to get this mineral deal done.

Well, right now we're getting the majority of our rare earth minerals from China. So this would be a huge advantage for us if we were able to get this mineral deal done.

At that point, it becomes a national security interest for us, which doesn't make any sense at all why Zelensky wouldn't want that deal done because if we're invested and we have a special interest in getting the minerals done, then that also becomes a national security for us and we're going to have more people in there to be able to protect Ukraine from Russia's aggression.

At that point, it becomes a national security interest for us, which doesn't make any sense at all why Zelensky wouldn't want that deal done because if we're invested and we have a special interest in getting the minerals done, then that also becomes a national security for us and we're going to have more people in there to be able to protect Ukraine from Russia's aggression.

I think, one, he was used to dealing with the passive administration of Biden, who could remember one sentence past the next. He hadn't dealt with a strong leader like President Trump and our Vice President J.D. Vance. I think he got in there thinking he was just going to—I think he thought the media was on his side. What he didn't realize is America has changed. The narrative has changed.

I think, one, he was used to dealing with the passive administration of Biden, who could remember one sentence past the next. He hadn't dealt with a strong leader like President Trump and our Vice President J.D. Vance. I think he got in there thinking he was just going to—I think he thought the media was on his side. What he didn't realize is America has changed. The narrative has changed.

People are tired of it. President Trump made it a campaign speech, literally, that he was going to end the killing in Ukraine. And the American people want to make that happen. What I don't understand is how the left is getting off on all of a sudden saying that They're for this. I think it's a losing argument on their side. And plus, Zelensky's got a bad read on politics.

People are tired of it. President Trump made it a campaign speech, literally, that he was going to end the killing in Ukraine. And the American people want to make that happen. What I don't understand is how the left is getting off on all of a sudden saying that They're for this. I think it's a losing argument on their side. And plus, Zelensky's got a bad read on politics.

Keep in mind, he went to Pennsylvania and campaigned for Harris. Vice President Vance brought that up, and that still is a sore subject.

Keep in mind, he went to Pennsylvania and campaigned for Harris. Vice President Vance brought that up, and that still is a sore subject.

What Zelensky should have done, which obviously he didn't read politics very well, which most Europeans don't understand American politics, what he should have done is came in with his hat in hand, thanked the president for his support, thanked the president for trying to negotiate peace,

What Zelensky should have done, which obviously he didn't read politics very well, which most Europeans don't understand American politics, what he should have done is came in with his hat in hand, thanked the president for his support, thanked the president for trying to negotiate peace,

Thank the American people for the investment and say, we would love to partner with you with the minerals that Ukraine have and let's move forward. Instead, he wanted to air it out in front of all the cameras, which is a bad move, especially with President Trump.

Thank the American people for the investment and say, we would love to partner with you with the minerals that Ukraine have and let's move forward. Instead, he wanted to air it out in front of all the cameras, which is a bad move, especially with President Trump.

The path forward is that Linsky comes to President Trump, apologizes, apologizes to the American people, and says, we're going to give you a very favorable mineral deal and negotiate the best peace deal you can. On the other hand, if he thinks the European Union is the backing he needs, good on them. Let the American people pull out.

The path forward is that Linsky comes to President Trump, apologizes, apologizes to the American people, and says, we're going to give you a very favorable mineral deal and negotiate the best peace deal you can. On the other hand, if he thinks the European Union is the backing he needs, good on them. Let the American people pull out.

I've always said that we shouldn't be taking the lead on this to begin with. It's not in our backyard. It's Europeans' interest, not our interest. They got the gas line. Ukraine, remember, has the second largest natural gas line going into Europe. And if they want Russia to control all the gas to Europe, which means they'll control the entire economy, then that's on Europe.

I've always said that we shouldn't be taking the lead on this to begin with. It's not in our backyard. It's Europeans' interest, not our interest. They got the gas line. Ukraine, remember, has the second largest natural gas line going into Europe. And if they want Russia to control all the gas to Europe, which means they'll control the entire economy, then that's on Europe.

So if Europe wants to take the reins here, if Europe wants to think they can fight this war without us, great. It hasn't happened the last two times they thought they could do that. We had to get involved. But if this is one they want to do, then let America take a back seat and have at

So if Europe wants to take the reins here, if Europe wants to think they can fight this war without us, great. It hasn't happened the last two times they thought they could do that. We had to get involved. But if this is one they want to do, then let America take a back seat and have at