President Donald Trump says he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed on the campaign trail he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours.

Trump made the rare admission when was asked about the vow he repeatedly made as a candidate – as his administration continues to try to broker a solution almost 60 days into his second term.

“Well, I was being a little bit sarcastic when I said that,” Trump said in a preview of an interview for the Full Measure television program, before it was due to air on Sunday.
“What I really mean is I’d like to get it settled and, I’ll, I think, I think I’ll be successful.”

Trump said at a CNN town hall in May 2023: “They’re dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I want them to stop dying. And I’ll have that done — I’ll have that done in 24 hours.”