IHIP News Trump Bends Over to Putin in a Pathetic Humiliation Ritual
Aug 18, 2025
A deep dive into the troubling dynamics between a former American leader and Vladimir Putin reveals concerns about national pride. The discussion highlights a humiliating diplomatic meeting that raises alarms about U.S. foreign policy. Media reactions, particularly from Fox News, are scrutinized as they navigate the fallout. Critics warn against underestimating Putin's tactics and the potential global repercussions of these high-stakes encounters.
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Public Display Was A Strategic Failure
- Jennifer Welch argues Trump's treatment of Putin exposed a deep weakness in his handling of military and diplomatic theater.
- She sees American soldiers used to honor an adversary as a dangerous public-relations and national-security failure.
Compromise Explains Submissive Behavior
- Welch asserts Putin likely holds compromising material on Trump, explaining Trump's submissive behavior.
- She links past incidents (Helsinki, tweets) to a pattern of Trump acting owned by Putin.
Before-and-After Meeting Reaction
- Welch recounts the before-and-after demeanors of Trump and Putin during their meeting as evidence something alarming occurred.
- She describes Trump with a "shit-eating grin" before and appearing ghostlike after the closed-door meeting.