Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., told Newsmax on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s proposed deal for Ukraine to grant the United States 50% ownership of the country’s rare earth minerals “would be good for Ukraine.”
Crank, appearing on “National Report,” was asked if he thinks it’s fair for Trump to demand half of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as a form of reimbursement for the weapons and financial support the U.S. provided during a war with Russia.
“Yes, I do think it’s a good thing if you think about it,” Crank said, adding, “It would be good for Ukraine.”
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