Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the US President-elect, has criticized the Democrats in light of reports indicating that outgoing President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to utilize American-made long-range missiles for strikes within Russian territory.

Having actively campaigned with his father during the 2024 presidential election and assisting in the selection of his future cabinet members, Trump Jr. expressed his views candidly on social media.

“The Military Industrial Complex appears intent on igniting World War 3 before my father has the opportunity to establish peace and save lives,” he posted on X on Sunday. “They need to secure those trillions. Who cares about lives? Absolute fools!”

Previously, the Biden administration had limited Ukraine’s use of ATACMS missiles due to concerns over potential Russian retaliation. However, reports from various news outlets suggest that the White House has opted to change its stance. Neither the White House nor the Pentagon has provided any comments regarding this development.

This reported shift is largely perceived as a final attempt to enhance Ukraine’s military strength before Trump takes office on January 20. Throughout his re-election campaign, Trump expressed skepticism about the need for unconditional support for Ukraine and pledged to address the conflict through diplomatic channels. His anticipated return to the White House has raised concerns among Democrats, as well as officials in Ukraine and the EU, about the possibility of the new administration withdrawing support for Ukraine.

Moscow has consistently warned that the use of Western weapons deep within Russian territory would indicate NATO’s direct involvement in the conflict. President Vladimir Putin has previously cautioned that Russia would respond appropriately to such threats.