The MeidasTouch Podcast Rep. Mike Quigley on Trump’s Capitulation to Putin
Aug 21, 2025
Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley, representing Illinois’s fifth district and co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, delves into Trump’s fraught relations with Putin and the troubling media narratives surrounding it. He critiques the ineffective U.S. foreign policy amid the Ukraine crisis, highlighting the need for stronger bipartisan support for Ukraine. Quigley also discusses the dire consequences of leadership decisions on broader geopolitical dynamics, urging accountability in the face of rising authoritarianism.
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Media Narratives Versus Reality
- Ben Meiselas and clips show Fox hosts and allies portraying a false successful outcome from Trump's meetings with Putin and European leaders.
- The coverage contrasts sharply with official Russian denials and lacks substance behind claimed guarantees.
Trump Doctrine Rewards Aggression
- Mike Quigley argues the "Trump doctrine" rewards invaders and abandons traditional U.S. ally commitments.
- He warns this approach amounts to appeasement and undermines strategic and moral U.S. interests.
Trump Gives Putin Time And Advantage
- Quigley says Trump's behavior has bought Putin time and strengthened a war of attrition that favors Russia.
- He emphasizes Putin understands and exploits perceived U.S. weakness and domestic indecision.