Mainstream Media Attacks Trump Again
Liberal media veteran Chuck Todd is once again taking aim at President Donald Trump, accusing him of operating by what he called the “rules of the jungle” as Trump ramps up pressure on both Russia and Ukraine to end the brutal three-year war in Eastern Europe.
Speaking Tuesday on CNN’s The Arena with Dana Bash, Todd claimed Trump believes “the bigger powers are in charge, and the smaller ones must adjust, even if they have the moral ground.” Todd insisted this mindset explains why Trump treats Russia and China as global powers that must be dealt with differently than smaller nations.
Todd, a longtime critic of Trump, tried to paint the president’s approach as dangerous, but supporters argue it shows a return to peace-through-strength diplomacy—a strategy that secured stability during Trump’s first term.
Trump Meets Putin and Zelensky in High-Stakes Peace Push
The comments came after a whirlwind series of meetings by President Trump, including his first in-person meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin since returning to the White House. That sit-down, held Friday in Alaska, was described by Trump as “progress,” though no deal was finalized.
Just days later, Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders to the White House. Zelensky praised the “important negotiations” and said the talks addressed “many issues,” including potential long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.
Trump’s active diplomacy has sparked new momentum for peace—something that was absent during the Biden years.
Russia Pushes Back on Western Security Plans
Moscow wasted little time pushing back. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned Wednesday that Western security guarantees for Ukraine are a “road to nowhere” unless Russia is directly included in negotiations.
Lavrov said Russia would “firmly and harshly” defend its national interests, making clear that Putin’s government expects to be treated as an equal in any peace framework.
Trump Signals Possible Three-Way Summit
Speculation has grown over a possible joint summit between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky. The president said such a meeting remains on the table but stressed that Russia and Ukraine should first hold their own direct talks before any trilateral meeting takes place.
For Trump, the effort represents another example of American leadership on the world stage—a stark contrast to the weak, indecisive foreign policy many conservatives say defined the Biden era.
