President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Why analyst says Trump’s statement on NATO shooting down Russian jets ‘most important’ statement of the day

CNN global affairs analyst Brett McGurk discusses the moment President Donald Trump said he believes NATO member countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace as the defense alliance confronts the potential for an expansion of the war in Ukraine. Trump was posed the question during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

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President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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