Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sent a letter to President Trump expressing readiness to sign a minerals deal, which received strong support from independents and Republicans. Trump highlighted the letter in his speech, emphasizing the importance of peace and negotiations. The Trump administration presented a draft agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's natural resources.
Key Points
Zelenskyy expressed readiness to sign the deal in the letter
Republican approval surged when Trump mentioned the letter
Democratic response remained neutral
Pros
Strong support from independents and Republicans for the proposed minerals deal
Emphasis on peace and negotiations between the U.S. and Ukraine
Cons
Democratic response stayed mostly neutral during the speech