In a recent interview with Fox News's Tucker Carlson Tonight, former President Donald Trump defended Russia over the Nord Stream pipeline explosion that occurred on 26 September last year. The major Baltic Sea supply route from Russia to Europe was severely damaged in powerful explosions. Mr. Trump suggested that the United States might be involved in the incident and offered to negotiate a "deal" shortly after the explosion.
The former president also urged everyone to be interested in an impartial investigation into the explosions. However, the UN Security Council members voted to reject a Russia-backed resolution demanding a UN-led investigation, while the remaining 12 council members abstained.
During his first interview since being arraigned in a Manhattan court last week following his historic indictment stemming from hush money payments made during his 2016 campaign, Mr. Trump hinted that he knows who is responsible for the Nord Stream pipeline explosions but did not explicitly state who it was.
U.S. officials had previously suggested that Russia was to blame for this incident back in 2022; however, Russian authorities called on their American counterparts to prove they were not responsible instead of directly pointing fingers at them.
Trump stated: "I think it's very important for people to understand what really happened here and not just jump into conclusions based on political biases." He continued by emphasizing how vital an impartial investigation would be: "We need facts before we can make any judgments about culpability."
This statement by former President Trump raises questions around U.S.' involvement or knowledge regarding this sensitive international issue which has significant implications on global energy security and geopolitics alike.
Cynthia McPherson, an expert on international relations from Georgetown University said: “Mr.Trump's comments are certainly unexpected and require further analysis as they may indicate some previously undisclosed information about these incidents.” She added: “It's crucial for all parties involved to follow up on these statements and seek a transparent investigation that would help in determining the truth.”
The Nord Stream pipeline explosion has caused significant disruptions in energy supplies from Russia to Europe, with multiple countries expressing concerns about their reliance on Russian gas. As tensions rise between the US, Russia, and European nations over this sensitive matter, it remains crucial for all parties to focus on finding the truth behind these explosions and working towards stabilizing global energy markets.
Trump's interview with Tucker Carlson Tonight has added another layer of complexity to an already tense situation. The world will be watching closely as more information comes to light regarding his claims and any potential connection between the U.S. government and the Nord Stream pipeline explosions.