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Two Factions in Trump White House
- The Trump administration is split between a neocon-like faction and a realist faction on foreign policy matters.
- Rubio and Kellogg lean neocon, while Whitcoff, Vance, and Gabbard support negotiation with Russia and Iran.
Neocon vs Realist Foreign Policy
- Neocon faction opposes major concessions to Russia and Iran, wanting to stop Iran's missile programs and support in the Middle East.
- Realists, including Whitcoff, advocate acceptance of Russia's Istanbul Plus terms and pursue diplomacy.
Whitcoff's Russia Approach Gains Ground
- Whitcoff met Putin thrice and understands Russians will not budge on Istanbul Plus.
- Trump appears shifting toward Whitcoff's pragmatic approach, hinting at winding down US involvement in Ukraine.