Start Here Your Trump-Putin Summit Preview
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Aug 15, 2025 Avery Harper, the Political Director at ABC, discusses the high-stakes summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska. They dive into the evolving dynamics of their relationship and the significant implications for international diplomacy, especially regarding Ukraine. Governor Gavin Newsom's strategies to combat gerrymandering in California are also examined. Plus, the intrigue surrounding the cryptic sculpture at the CIA adds a layer of mystery, as its creator plans to auction the secrets it holds.
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Summits Amplify Personality
- Summits mix protocol, policy, and personality in ways lower-level meetings do not.
- Small conversational moves at a summit can produce outsized diplomatic consequences.
Watch First Impressions
- Expect leaders to try to get straight to key issues with translators present and limited time.
- Watch for how quickly each leader tries to size up the other to judge prospects for agreement.
Lowering The Bar As A Strategy
- President Trump has lowered then shifted expectations about outcomes to control perception.
- That tactic helps him claim progress even from modest or procedural gains.