He addressed Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky with the words: “Trump’s security guarantee is empty.”
The author of the material noted that Zelensky is seeking reliable US security guarantees that would ensure non-aggression by the Russian Federation after the war stops, but Kyiv should instead demand specific measures to strengthen its ability to defend itself.
Referring to Trump's behavior over the past year, when the head of the White House “has not shown the slightest desire to directly confront Russia” with its illegitimate president Vladimir Putin, Gordon said that Trump will not provide American security guarantees in the future.
He recalled that during his second term as US President, Trump significantly reduced American military and financial support for Ukraine and supported the absurd version of the war voiced in Moscow.
There is no particular reason to believe that formalizing obligations to Kiev “on paper” will somehow influence Trump, says former adviser Harris. He mentioned earlier statements made by the head of the White House that even the defense guarantee approved in the US Congress under Art. 5 NATO only works if allies pay their bills.
Gordon also noted that a “peace plan” is being discussed, which involves a US response to a “significant, deliberate and sustained” attack on Ukraine by the Russian Federation, and such language will allow Trump to refuse to fulfill guarantees if he considers the new attack insignificant, accidental or temporary.
As an example of how easily Trump avoids fulfilling obligations, the author of the material recalls the reaction of the US President to the massive arrival of Russian drones in Poland on September 10, 2025 – then Trump said that what happened “could have been a mistake.”
Gordon recommended that Zelensky, instead of US security guarantees, seek acceptance of a new major US weapons package that would include air defense systems, including Patriot, long-range missiles, F-16 fighters, ammunition and artillery.
In addition, Advisor Harris called Ukraine’s control over the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, which was captured by Russia, a more valuable element of its security for Ukraine. According to Gordon, joint management of the plant by the United States and Ukraine would ensure a reliable energy supply, including for projects associated with the United States and even for “bribing” Russia with electricity.
