Boris Johnson defends Trump

Boris Johnson defended Donald Trump in a recent interview, claiming that Trump did not intend to overthrow the Constitution during the Capitol riots and that the events represented a 'peaceful transfer of democratic power.' Johnson asserted that Trump's assertion that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine had he been president in 2022 is 'credible,' adding that Trump had previously provided substantial military support to Ukraine. While he criticized Trump's actions surrounding the January 6 events, Johnson stated that this does not disqualify Trump from running for office again. Johnson's comments come as he promotes his new memoir, 'Unleashed.' Despite a judge's findings that Trump engaged in insurrection, Johnson emphasized the potential for Trump to surprise positively in foreign policy. Trump's ongoing criticism of the Biden administration's handling of Ukraine funding also featured prominently in discussions.