Laura Loomer, Lindsey Graham and the deepening Iran crisis: what’s behind Trump’s reset with Zelenskyy?
Summary
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began their relationship with tension but have recently improved their cooperation. This change has happened amidst a complicated war involving the US, Israel, and Iran, as Trump faces challenges in ending that conflict.Key Facts
- Trump and Zelenskyy had a rough start in 2025, including a public fallout after a White House meeting.
- Relations have warmed, with several successful meetings between the two leaders.
- Zelenskyy visited Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a strong supporter of Ukraine.
- Trump praised Zelenskyy at a NATO summit and considered letting Ukraine build its own missile defenses.
- Laura Loomer, a far-right influencer who previously supported Russia, met Zelenskyy and changed her view on the conflict.
- Loomer’s new support influenced parts of Trump’s MAGA base.
- The shift in Trump’s stance may be linked to difficulties in the US-Israeli war against Iran, which started in February 2025.
- Iran has retaliated with drone attacks against US military bases and infrastructure.
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