The Megyn Kelly Show Zelensky and Euro Leaders Visit WH After Trump's Putin Summit, Baby Missing in CA: AM Update 8/18
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Aug 18, 2025 President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders, sparking debates over diplomacy with Russia. Meanwhile, California is rattled by the mysterious disappearance of 7-month-old Emanuel Haro, with investigators piecing together conflicting accounts. On a different note, Hurricane Erin ramps up to a Category 5 before weakening, threatening dangerous conditions across the Caribbean and Atlantic. Tension rises as these key stories unfold against a backdrop of global politics and natural disasters.
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Trump Frames Talks As Path To Peace
- President Trump positioned his Alaska meeting with Putin as a step toward negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.
- The White House visit with Zelensky and European leaders aims to turn summit talks into concrete security commitments.
Pageantry Without A Ceasefire
- The Alaska summit included high‑profile pageantry, like a B-2 flyover, despite not producing a ceasefire deal.
- Trump and Putin described the meeting positively while critics called it an embarrassment for the U.S.
Engagement Versus Embarrassment Debate
- Critics say the summit favored Putin because it lacked concessions and showcased him on a red carpet.
- Supporters argue engaging Putin is necessary to end the war and negotiate security guarantees for Ukraine.