The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Angry Trump Shocked to Discover Putin Has Humiliated Him: “Bullshit!”
Jul 10, 2025
Mona Charen, policy editor at The Bulwark, dives into the complex dynamics between Trump and Putin. She highlights Trump's growing frustration as he realizes his promises for a quick resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war are crumbling. Charen explains how Putin has effectively played Trump, leaving him feeling humiliated. They discuss the political repercussions of this relationship within the GOP and how it shapes U.S. military support for Ukraine. With internal conflicts brewing, they ponder the unpredictable future of Trump's influence and the ongoing war.
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Trump's Frustration Is Ego-Based
- Trump's frustration with Putin comes from Putin not giving him a fig leaf for a ceasefire to claim as a victory.
- Trump is indifferent to Ukrainian suffering; his main concern is personal ego and appearances.
Putin's Manufactured Western Appeal
- A conservative segment venerates Putin as a Christian nationalist and traditionalist, a crafted image by Putin himself.
- This Putin admiration exists even though most Republicans and the wider public disapprove of him.
Trump's Efforts Met With Putin's Disdain
- Trump has repeatedly tried to ingratiate himself with Putin, acting as a lapdog and advocating for Russia’s return to the G8.
- Despite this, Putin refuses even to give Trump a superficial ceasefire deal, humiliating him.