The President's Daily Brief September 24th, 2025: Trump Blasts ‘Paper Tiger’ Russia In Ukraine U-Turn & Secret Service Foils Plot
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Sep 24, 2025 A dramatic shift in U.S. policy emerges as Trump suggests Ukraine could regain its lost territory post-U.N. meeting with Zelensky. He mocks Russia’s military strength on social media, calling it a ‘paper tiger.’ Meanwhile, the Secret Service dismantles a rogue telecom network that threatened New York during the U.N. General Assembly, exposing ties to organized crime. In a legal showdown, California's new mask ban for officers faces federal pushback, while a Florida jury convicts a man of attempting to assassinate Trump.
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Trump's Surprising Ukraine U-Turn
- Mike Baker highlights a sharp Trump pivot suggesting Ukraine can retake all lost territory with EU support.
- The shift signals tougher rhetoric toward Russia while keeping U.S. hands-off on operational use of supplied weapons.
Support For NATO Air Defense
- Trump endorsed NATO countries shooting down Russian aircraft that violate allied airspace.
- This echoes regional leaders and signals stronger collective defense tolerance.
'Paper Tiger' Message To NATO
- Trump called Russia a "paper tiger" and criticized its battlefield performance.
- That language aims to reassure NATO allies that U.S. posture may align with a harder stance on Moscow.