NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — August 13
Aug 13, 2025
Gene Wu, Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair, discusses the dramatic return of his caucus to Texas after a strategic retreat to block Republican redistricting efforts. He dives into the fierce political battle surrounding congressional maps and the ramifications of gerrymandering. Additionally, the conversation touches on the broader implications of Texas politics on national issues. The podcast also features insights from former Ambassador Richard Haas on the complexities of potential negotiations between Trump and Putin regarding Ukraine.
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Trump Lowers Expectations For Alaska Summit
- President Trump frames the Alaska summit as a low-expectation "feel-out" to assess Putin's sincerity on peace.
- He warned of "very severe consequences" if Putin doesn't agree to stop the war, but gave no specifics.
Europe Insists Ukraine Be Included
- European leaders insist Ukraine must be at the table and oppose land swaps or recognition of seized territory.
- Analysts say Putin has not shown interest in a ceasefire and has escalated attacks before the summit.
Dangers Of Solo Leader Meetings
- Richard Haass warns one-on-one meetings without note takers risk misinterpretation and tactical errors.
- He says Putin knows the Ukraine issue far better than Trump, making expert presence crucial.