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Jonah Goldberg: Erosion of trust helps fuel a president who spurns facts

On the day before the third anniversary of Ukraine's invasion, Shannon Bream asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if Russia's attack was unprovoked, to which he replied that it is a 'very complicated situation.'
Jonah Goldberg argues that the fear of contradicting President Trump complicates the truth about the war's origins, stating that 'telling the truth requires a degree of courage that is disqualifying in Trump's circle.'
Goldberg highlights that the West has supplied billions in military aid to Ukraine and imposed sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to the invasion.
Social media and partisan polarization have contributed to an erosion of trust, complicating the truth about the war.

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Jonah Goldberg: Erosion of trust helps fuel a president who spurns facts

On the day before the third anniversary of the brutal, lawless invasion of Ukraine, "Fox News Sunday" host Shannon Bream pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on whether it's "fair to say" that Russia's attack was unprovoked. Hegseth responded that it's…

22 hours ago·Omaha, United States

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Whether Russia invaded Ukraine is not 'complicated'

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Jonah Goldberg: Whether Russia invaded Ukraine is not a ‘complicated’ question

On the day before the third anniversary of the brutal, lawless invasion of Ukraine, “Fox News Sunday” host Shannon Bream pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on whether it’s “fair to say” that Russia’s attack was unprovoked. Hegseth responded that it’s “fair to say it’s a very complicated situation.” This is a good illustration of the difference between a complicated question and the complications of answering a simple question honestly. The a…

1 day ago·Kingston, United States

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