Bannon`s War Room

Episode 4707: Pre Game To The Putin/Trump Summit

Aug 14, 2025
Joining the discussion are Mike Dunleavy, the 12th governor of Alaska, and Anthony Esposito, a Wall Street expert and founder of Ascalon Six Capital. They tackle the geopolitical significance of the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, emphasizing its potential impact on U.S. foreign policy regarding Ukraine. The conversation shifts to rising political tensions, gerrymandering strategies, and the implications of economic trends like inflation and market shifts. Listeners gain insights into the interplay between governance and grassroots movements in this charged political landscape.
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INSIGHT

Alaska Summit As Rapprochement Kickoff

  • Stephen K. Bannon frames the Alaska summit as the start of multiple meetings aiming for a U.S.-Russia rapprochement.
  • He asserts the meeting could lead to peace if leaders can “get along” and claims prior conflict resolutions as precedent.
INSIGHT

Putin's Red Lines Are Fixed

  • A guest warns Putin's positions on Ukraine are unchanged and unlikely to shift from talks alone.
  • The real risk is Trump accepting a deal that legitimizes Russia's territorial gains over Ukrainian and European objections.
ANECDOTE

Alaska Gov. On Hosting The Summit

  • Governor Mike Dunleavy recounts hosting the summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and why Alaska is strategically ideal.
  • He frames the meeting as an honor and hopes it will set the stage for a peace agreement.
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