Trump Reportedly Thought Ukraine’s Surprise Drone Strike Was Pretty ‘Badass’

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

President Donald Trump reportedly thought Ukraine’s June 1 surprise drone attack on Russia’s bomber fleet deep in the country was “badass,” reports Axios. The president told close aides that he thought the move was…

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