Trump Asked Point-Blank About Potential Use Of Illegal Chemical Weapons In Ukraine

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In a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Ratcliffe spoke about the potential use of illegal chemical weapons in Ukraine.

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00:00Mr. President, the Ukrainians have asked the International Court to go after Russia

00:05for using toxic chemicals in the fight.

00:08Germany and the Germans have had intelligence saying that.

00:12What does U.S. intelligence believe, and what do you believe, about the use of chemical weapons?

00:18And would you agree that that's a case report?

00:22Well, ask John maybe to discuss it, if you'd like.

00:25John?

00:25Well, Mr. President, obviously, chemical weapons, if it's documented in its use, it's illegal.

00:35It's against all international laws of armed conflict and treaties.

00:40And obviously, I can't share in this room with this audience the intelligence that I can share with you privately,

00:45but obviously, you're not going to stand or allow for any violations of international law by anyone.

00:51That's right.

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