President Trump: No More ‘Handing Ukraine Money Hand Over Fist’

President Trump said he’s looking to do a deal with Ukraine, but U.S. taxpayers won’t continue to just give them money hand over fist.
“We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine where they’re going to secure what we’re giving them with their rare earth and other things,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, adding that he wants a “guarantee” in exchange for US money.
“We’re handing them money hand over fist. We’re giving them equipment. [The] European [Union] is not keeping up with us.”
Ukraine is one of the largest, rare earth mineral suppliers in the world, and has the largest titanium reserves in Europe.
Volodymyr Zelensky previously said he’s willing to provide the minerals in exchange for military aid in its war against Russia.