Post Reports
The Trump honeymoon is ending
Feb 21, 2025
Liz Goodwin, a Congressional reporter for The Washington Post, and Dan Lamothe, a Pentagon journalist, join the discussion on Trump's evolving foreign policy. They analyze Trump's newfound alignment with Putin and the backlash against his unpopular policies on Ukraine. The duo reveals how GOP lawmakers are nervously asking Trump to spare their districts from drastic spending cuts. They also dive into the political repercussions of budget cuts and the internal strife within the Republican Party regarding national defense strategies.
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- Trump's recent shift in foreign policy towards Russia raises concerns among foreign policy experts about the absence of Ukraine in negotiations.
- Polling indicates a decline in Trump's popularity and approval ratings, creating challenges for Republicans balancing his influence with public sentiment.
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Trump's Position on Ukraine and Zelensky
Donald Trump's recent comments regarding Ukraine have raised concerns, particularly his assertion that the war is Ukraine's fault rather than acknowledging Russia's invasion. His statements included claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a dictator, which have been fact-checked as misleading given that an invasion invalidates such claims. The U.S. engaging in high-level talks with Russia without including Ukraine or European allies signals a shift in foreign policy that has elicited worry among foreign policy experts and military community members. The dynamics resemble past negotiations, such as the Trump administration's dealings with the Taliban, which resulted in unsatisfactory outcomes for the Afghan government.
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