Does Donald Trump have a plan for Ukraine? Since the election of the Republican on Wednesday, November 5, this is the question that has agitated the supporters of kyiv, at war for almost three years against Russia. The new president has clearly declared that he will end the conflict “ in twenty-four hours », he never said how. Some fear a rapprochement with Moscow, others believe that he will continue to support Volodymyr Zelensky.
Everyone therefore seeks to interpret their words or gestures. Here is precisely one that has been causing a lot of discussion in recent hours. According to American media, the Trump administration has contacted Mike Rogers to become Secretary of Defense. He would appear on a short list of favorites for this obviously strategic position for the war in Ukraine.
“Unprecedented threats”
Mike Rogers, 66, was re-elected to the House of Representatives for a third term on Wednesday. The Alabama Republican, a retired Green Beret and Donald Trump supporter, has served as an advisor to several secretaries of Defense in the past, and serves on the House Armed Services, Intelligence and Foreign Affairs committees. Bedroom. Suffice it to say that man is very informed about what is happening on the planet. He was also the one who pushed for the creation of the Space Force in 2019, dedicated to the surveillance of American satellites.
« Our country faces unprecedented threats from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran. In order to deter these threats and remain the most feared force in the world, we must ensure that our military is focused on lethality and capabilities », declared Mike Rogers in 2023 when taking the head of the armed services committee of the House of Representatives.
He wants to strengthen support for kyiv
In this position, Mike Rogers lobbied “ for a significant increase in defense spending to confront China and Russia, accelerate defense production and modernize the US nuclear arsenal », reports Politico. Above all, the American newspaper recalls that it is “ a strong supporter of U.S. aid to Ukraine ».
« As chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Rogers held oversight hearings on aid to Ukraine to build support and demonstrate that U.S. aid is being used properly. Days before the election, Rogers led a bipartisan congressional delegation to kyiv », writes Politico. Nothing says today that Donald Trump will want to continue helping Ukraine, but the appointment of Mike Rogers would undoubtedly be good news for kyiv.
