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RECKLESS: British Defense Secretary Threatens to 'KIDNAP PUTIN' as Trump Prepares Diplomacy

Gary FranchiJanuary 12, 2026296 views
RECKLESS: British Defense Secretary Threatens to 'KIDNAP PUTIN' as Trump Prepares Diplomacy
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British Defense Secretary John Healey has made explosive comments suggesting he wants to capture Russian President Vladimir Putin "like Maduro," sparking outrage from Moscow and raising serious questions about European escalation just as President Trump prepares to restore American leadership on the world stage.

Healey's reckless remarks, made during a visit to Kiev, represent exactly the kind of warmongering rhetoric that has prolonged the Ukraine conflict under the failed Biden administration. While Trump campaigned on ending the war through negotiation and strength, European leaders continue to beat the drums of war.

"UK threatens to 'kidnap Putin' as Russia continues horror bombardment of Ukraine. Defence Secretary John Healey made the comments in Kyiv," posted @DrDaMulaRussa on social media, highlighting the international attention these dangerous comments are receiving.

The timing couldn't be worse for America's interests. Just two weeks before Trump's inauguration, European officials are making provocative statements that could complicate the President's peace efforts. This is the same mentality that got us into endless wars in the Middle East - regime change fantasies that cost American lives and treasure.

Social media users are calling out the escalatory nature of these comments. Ukrainian state media outlet @UATV_en posted: "Russian oil rigs hit! John Healey is ready to KIDNAP PUTIN, and Britain is building NEW BALLISTICS." The post reveals how these statements are being weaponized to justify further military escalation.

Patriots should ask themselves: Why are European leaders making inflammatory statements about "kidnapping" world leaders just as Trump prepares to negotiate peace? Could it be that the military-industrial complex and globalist warmongers don't want Trump to succeed in ending this costly conflict?

Another social media post from @VeritasVerumfid noted how Healey's "Kidnap Putin" remark has "sparked fury from Moscow," proving these comments are actively damaging prospects for diplomatic resolution.

President Trump has consistently promised to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office through smart diplomacy and American strength. But European leaders making reckless threats about capturing foreign heads of state only makes Trump's job harder and puts American interests at risk.

Will Trump be able to overcome the warmongering of European allies to deliver the peace he promised American voters?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMike47VerifiedJan 13, 2026
This is exactly why we need Trump back in charge. While he's preparing real diplomatic solutions, these warmongering politicians are making threats that could escalate everything into WW3. The British need to stay in their lane and let America handle this.
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ConservativeVoiceVerifiedJan 13, 2026
Couldn't agree more. Trump knows how to negotiate from a position of strength without making reckless threats like this.
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FreedomFirst2024VerifiedJan 14, 2026
What is the British Defense Secretary thinking? You don't announce kidnapping plans against world leaders on the public stage - that's how you start wars, not end them. Thank God Trump understands actual statecraft.