TRUMP100 Is Trump’s latest peace deal a total sham?
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Dec 5, 2025 Leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo meet in Washington to sign a controversial peace deal, but their avoidance of each other raises questions about its sincerity. A report reveals Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked security by texting sensitive information on a personal phone. Meanwhile, Afghan immigrants in a town known as 'Little Kabul' face increasing hostility amid Trump’s anti-immigration policies. The FIFA World Cup draws attention as Trump threatens to relocate matches for political gain, showcasing the intersection of sports and politics.
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Peace Signing Was PR, Not Peace
- The Washington event was largely PR theatre rather than a genuine ceasefire achievement.
- Mark Stone argues the DRC-Rwanda signing served economic and geopolitical aims, not real peace.
Institute Of Peace Renamed And Politicized
- The Trump administration seized control of the United States Institute of Peace and rebranded it.
- Mark Stone highlights the takeover and unauthorized renaming as symbolic politicization of institutions.
Europeans Suspect US Self-Interest
- European leaders privately fear US dealmaking may prioritise self-interest over allies.
- Martha Kelner cites Der Spiegel reporting revealing European scepticism about US motives on Ukraine.