The President's Daily Brief March 18th, 2025: Trump’s High Stakes Meeting With Putin & A Shocking Lab Leak Admission
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Mar 18, 2025 President Trump engages in a high-stakes meeting with Putin, seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine, but faces resistance over NATO issues. Escalating tensions arise as the U.S. intensifies airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen, raising concerns about regional retaliation. Venezuela condemns the U.S. for deporting gang members, calling it illegal. In a shocking turn, the New York Times acknowledges the lab leak theory as a potential source of COVID-19, challenging previous narratives and prompting debates on accountability for future pandemics.
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Trump and Putin's High-Stakes Meeting
- President Trump seeks 30-day ceasefire with Putin, but Russia demands Ukraine never joins NATO.
- Trump and Putin will discuss asset division, including land and power plants, but Russia's cooperation remains uncertain.
US Airstrikes in Yemen and Iran's Response
- The U.S. increases airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis due to threats against Red Sea shipping.
- Iran vows retaliation as tensions rise and U.S. air defense stockpiles deplete.
Deportation Standoff
- Venezuela condemns the U.S. deportation of TDA gang members to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
- A legal battle ensues, with the White House defying a judge's order halting deportations.