The Trump Report 'Putin is mad' that Trump team won't give up Donbas | Malcolm Nance
Dec 3, 2025
In this discussion, Malcolm Nance, an intelligence and foreign policy analyst with extensive experience in Ukraine, reveals the brutal realities of Russia's military strategies, likening their operations to a 'meat grinder.' He warns that Putin's desperation to regain control over Donbas reflects his chaotic mindset. Nance critiques the Trump team's financial motives in negotiations, suggesting a dangerous mix of real-estate interests and diplomacy. He also highlights the psychological tactics employed by Russia to manipulate public opinion and foreign policy.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Moscow Crafted Trump's Russia View
- Malcolm Nance says Moscow built a narrative frame around Donald Trump that shapes Trump's view of Russia.
- This grooming means Trump's perspective mirrors what Moscow wants him to believe, not an independent stance.
Negotiations Framed As Real Estate Deal
- Nance argues the Moscow trip is treated as a real estate deal for Trump and his associates.
- He warns Russia expects Trump to monetise US policy by selling Ukrainian land and access.
Putin Uses Intelligence To Manipulate
- Nance describes Putin as an intelligence-trained manipulator who exploits psychological profiles.
- He says Putin uses detailed human-intel to calibrate influence on targets like Trump and Witkoff.
