Post Reports The Trump honeymoon is ending
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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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Zelensky's Dictatorship Claim
- Trump falsely accused Zelensky of being a dictator without elections.
- Zelensky hasn't held elections due to the ongoing war.
U.S.-Russia Talks
- The U.S. met with Russia without Ukraine or European allies, marking a policy shift.
- This has raised concerns, echoing the Afghanistan withdrawal negotiations.
Republican Senators on Ukraine
- Many Senate Republicans support Ukraine and oppose Russia's aggression.
- They haven't directly confronted Trump's pro-Russia stance, expressing concerns indirectly.