White House avoids question on who Trump blames for Russia's invasion

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

44% : During a White House briefing Thursday to mark one month since the start of President Donald Trump's second administration, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz was asked a question by a Fox News reporter that was on the minds of members of Congress, NATO allies, and Ukrainians: Who does Trump think is more responsible for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin or Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy? "Well, look, his goal, Peter (Doocy), is to bring this war to an end, period.
29% : " Waltz was then asked if Trump also considered Putin a dictator but did not offer a response.
27% : Rep. Don Bacon, R-Ill., who serves on the Armed Services Committee, said he had hoped Trump would "step up" and end the war the right way but now sees the president "standing on the side of the dictator, not the side of democracy.
26% : Earlier this week, Trump placed blame on Ukraine for being invaded and called Zelenskyy a "dictator.
23% : Waltz said Trump is "obviously very frustrated right now with President Zelenskyy" for not immediately agreeing to the administration's pitch to take ownership of 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for U.S. support and security.

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