🚨 Don Jr Goes Off on the Ukraine War
“I was actually in Monaco earlier this summer … and every other car there was an Italian supercar, like a Pagani, Bugatti, and they all had Ukraine plates … They didn't just all magically get $5 million supercars. They're stealing that… pic.twitter.com/AZvYHvVIFV
— Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) November 30, 2025
Is the Claim True?Partially true, but likely exaggerated and anecdotal.
- Don Jr. did make the statement: This is verbatim from the podcast clip, which has been widely reported by outlets like The Guardian, Newsweek, and The Economic Times in the days following the episode’s release. No evidence suggests the quote was fabricated.
- Existence of Ukrainian-plated luxury cars in Monaco: There is visual evidence of luxury vehicles (e.g., Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes) with Ukrainian license plates appearing in Monaco, predating Don Jr.’s 2025 trip. Social media videos from 2023–2024, including TikToks filmed in Monaco’s streets, show such cars parked or driving around. This aligns with Monaco’s status as a tax haven attracting Eastern European oligarchs and elites, many of whom have Ukrainian ties and relocated assets amid the war. However, these videos depict isolated examples (a handful of cars), not a dominant presence. Claims of “every other car” or “50% of supercars” appear to be hyperbolic—no independent surveys, photos, or reports from Monaco authorities or car spotters corroborate such prevalence during summer 2025.
- Plausibility issues: As noted in replies to the post and echoed in media coverage, driving high-value supercars (worth $2M–$5M each) over 2,400 km from Ukraine through war zones and Europe is impractical due to road wear, border logistics, and speed restrictions in Monaco (e.g., 50 km/h limits). Wealthy owners typically ship or store vehicles locally in Europe rather than drive them.
In short, while Ukrainian elites do flaunt luxury cars in Monaco (often pre-war acquisitions), Don Jr.’s observation lacks specificity or proof, reading more like a rhetorical flourish than a documented sighting.