Trump : weighs the situation in Ukraine while referencing the “miracle on ice” of the Cold situation
Trump : As he discussed continuing attempts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war on Friday, US President Donald Trump made clear comparisons between a Cold War-era athletic win and the current worldwide struggle, citing the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” victory against the Soviet Union.
Trump said that the historic upset had lessons beyond sports while speaking at the White House event at a bill-signing ceremony honoring the US Olympic hockey team that overcame the Soviet Union at the Lake Placid Winter Games.
Trump recalled the game that has come to represent American determination during the Cold War, saying, “They defeated the powerhouse Soviets.” “No one believed it was feasible.”
Trump specifically mentioned Ukraine when he was asked what lessons the triumph brought for today’s crises. “Isn’t this a similar situation?” he said. “Let’s observe the outcome.”
Despite the growing number of deaths, Trump said his government was trying to put a stop to the conflict. “Fellas, we’re going to see a lot of deaths last month,” he said. “25,000 servicemen lost their lives in Russia and Ukraine. Can you picture that?
The President went on, “I just want to stop 25,000 people from dying every month.”
During what he called “one of the greatest moments in the history of US sports,” Trump signed legislation authorizing commemorative medals for the 1980 hockey team.
Trump said, “This team inspired us and brought us together.” “The United States was introduced to a new level of sports.”
Mike Eruzione, the team’s captain and the man who scored the game-winning goal against the Soviet Union, thought about the political significance of the match. “People always talk about the Soviet game,” he said, pointing out that with time, its significance grew more apparent.
Trump presented the win as a component of a larger American comeback by fusing history, geography, and national identity throughout the event. He said, “It was the start of the great comeback.”
It was repeated by lawmakers. The squad “literally changed the nation and gave us the strength that we needed at the time our nation needed it,” according to Congressman Pete Stauber.
“I’ve been saying I stopped eight wars,” Trump said, claiming greater diplomatic success. “We have one more to go.”
Trump maintained that progress was being made, but he did not specify any particular diplomatic measures. “Even there, a lot of progress is being made,” he said.
The US team’s 4–3 victory against the Soviet Union and subsequent gold medal triumph over Finland at the 1980 Winter Olympics is known as the “Miracle on Ice.” During the height of US-Soviet hostilities, the game became a symbol of American confidence during the Cold War.