What controversy did President Trump cause with his statements about Ukraine?

President Trump caused controversy by claiming that Ukrainians shouldn't have started a war, placing blame on the victims rather than Russia as the aggressor. This statement has drawn bipartisan criticism for fundamentally misrepresenting the origins of the conflict. As the political commentator notes, it is "shocking" for a U.S. President to demonstrate such a profound misunderstanding of "the most fundamental elements" of the Ukraine crisis. This alignment with Kremlin narratives has alarmed both Democrats and Republicans, raising concerns about potential shifts in American foreign policy toward Russia should Trump return to office.