
Elon Musk has stirred fresh discussion about US foreign policy by resharing a video of Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) in which he acknowledged America’s role in removing Viktor Yanukovych from office in 2014. The video, originally posted by KanekoaTheGreat, highlights how Washington actively shaped Ukraine’s political direction — a move that contributed to the instability President Donald Trump is now trying to end.
Murphy’s statements confirmed that US sanctions and direct involvement helped push Yanukovych out, with American officials openly engaging in Ukraine’s political transition. His remarks reinforce long-standing concerns that Washington was not merely supporting Ukraine’s democratic process but actively engineering a shift in power.
Still very few people know about this https://t.co/15DoFSmsRe
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 3, 2025
Beyond geopolitics, Murphy also pointed out that economic considerations played a role in the US strategy. He discussed how integrating Ukraine into the European Union would serve American business interests, making it clear that financial incentives were a driving force behind US actions.
Musk’s decision to share this clip comes as Trump pushes to end the war, standing in direct opposition to the Biden administration’s strategy of continued military engagement. Trump has been clear that he seeks to de-escalate tensions, a stark contrast to the deep-state figures who orchestrated Washington’s original involvement in Ukraine’s leadership change.
Big difference if it’s not you or your child being conscripted to die in trenches https://t.co/i4eVMD3Ui5
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 2, 2025
Murphy also acknowledged that elements of Ukraine’s opposition held extremist views, including far-right and anti-Semitic ideologies. While he downplayed their overall influence, his statements confirm that the US was aware of these radical groups while backing the movement against Yanukovych.
Musk’s reposting of the video has forced renewed debate over America’s role in Ukraine’s turmoil, raising fresh questions about interventionist policies that Trump is now working to undo.
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