Former U.S. President Donald Trump characterized Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "tough guy" who has deceived multiple American presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. Trump stated that while Putin fooled these leaders, he himself was not fooled by the Russian president. He refrained from labeling Putin an assassin but acknowledged Putin's toughness, referencing his long-standing behavior. Trump also criticized Putin for prolonging the war in Ukraine, suggesting that conversations with Putin were ineffective as they were followed by missile attacks on Kyiv. Additionally, Trump announced plans to impose secondary tariffs on Russia if an agreement with Ukraine is not reached within 50 days.