Next Up with Mark Halperin

Trump’s Five Keys to Success With Ukraine, Why Dems Aren’t Ready for 2028, the GOP’s Balancing Act

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Aug 19, 2025
Marc Short, former Chief of Staff to Mike Pence, discusses Trump's unique strategies for dealing with Ukraine, emphasizing peace talks and shared European responsibilities. He addresses the tension between loyalty to Trump and upholding conservative values. Meanwhile, Patti Solis Doyle, Hillary Clinton's campaign manager, highlights the grueling nature of running for president and assesses the Democratic field for 2028, noting Gavin Newsom's frontrunner status among a diverse group of potential candidates.
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Trump’s Five Pillars On Ukraine

  • Mark Halperin argues Trump’s Ukraine approach is distinct from Biden’s and could reset the conflict dynamics.
  • He outlines five pillars: shift burden to Europe, push talks, accept territorial compromise, use targeted sanctions, and high-pressure diplomacy.
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Peace Talks As The Path To End The War

  • Halperin emphasizes Trump-led peace talks as essential to ending the war rather than endless support without a settlement.
  • He notes Trump initiated direct outreach to Putin, Zelensky and European leaders to drive negotiations forward.
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Accepting Territorial Compromise

  • Halperin says Trump openly accepts that territorial compromise is likely necessary to end the war.
  • He stresses Trump's transactional, pressure-focused diplomacy rather than rhetorical condemnation of Putin.
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