The President's Daily Brief November 19th, 2025: Putin Begins Purge Of His Own Supporters & Trump’s High-Stakes Talks With Saudi Arabia
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Nov 19, 2025 A surprising crackdown in Russia sees pro-war bloggers, once the Kremlin's allies, now silenced as potential threats. Meanwhile, President Trump rolls out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, promising investments and security support. In Europe, Spain targets a powerful Mexican drug cartel with significant arrests and cooperation from the DEA. Plus, the UN Security Council greenlights Trump’s ambitious 20-point Gaza plan, paving the way for a foreign stabilization force. Turbulent times in global politics!
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Cheerleaders Can Become Threats
- The Kremlin is silencing pro-war bloggers because independent patriotic voices threaten narrative control.
- Putin fears parallel power centers that can mobilize followers and expose military failures, so loyalty no longer protects critics.
Prominent Pro-War Voices Targeted
- Roman Alyonkin, Tatiana Montian, and Oksana Kobelyava were recently targeted despite pro-war stances.
- Montian was labeled a terrorist and Alyonkin a foreign agent, showing the crackdown hits influential supporters.
Credibility Trumps Propaganda
- Pro-war bloggers carry credibility state media lacks because they show frontline footage and direct contact with soldiers.
- That credibility makes them particularly dangerous when they criticize logistics, commanders, or corruption.