It is now clear that Trump and MAGA are trying to save the midterms with anti-Ukraine rhetoric. First, Trump, Bessent and others blamed Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries for rising gas prices, even though it is clear that the surge is driven by the catastrophic war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Second, Kushner and Witkoff are falsely claiming that Putin is ready for peace and that it is Ukraine that is stalling and refusing to negotiate. Meanwhile, there will be absolutely no criticism of Russia. This is the platform they’re running on, and it will most likely only get worse over the next two months.