Trump’s rhetoric on Russia’s war on Ukraine continues to rile allies as reality of DOGE cuts begins to sink in at home
President Donald Trump is set to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 22, 2025, following a late-night purge of top military leaders. The Pentagon is preparing for significant upheaval, including the firing of 5,400 civilian staff and a major budget overhaul. Trump has also accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of being a dictator and has faced criticism for his handling of the Russia-Ukraine war. Additionally, Trump has replaced the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General C.Q., and is considering merging the U.S. Postal Service with the Commerce Department. The FBI has ordered 1,500 staff to relocate out of Washington, D.C., and the Justice Department has filed a complaint against a judge over Trump's transgender troop ban. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will attend the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception on the same day.
