What A Day Trump Dumps Putin?
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Sep 24, 2025 
Tommy Vietor, co-host of Crooked Media's Pod Save the World and former National Security Council spokesperson, dives deep into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy regarding the Russia-Ukraine war. He discusses Trump's fluctuating stance and his odd claims about resolving the conflict. The conversation also covers NATO's potential military response to Russian aggression and whether Ukraine's Zelensky can truly trust Trump's assurances of support. The dynamics of Trump, Putin, and Zelensky are dissected, revealing the unpredictability of global diplomacy.
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Charm Is Not A Strategy
- Trump believes personal rapport can end wars and framed Putin as someone he could charm into a deal.
- That belief ignores Putin's continued aggression and NATO incursions which show charm alone won't stop him.
Provocation With No Clear Commitment
- Trump urged NATO to shoot down Russian planes but hedged on guaranteeing U.S. defense under Article 5.
- That mix of provocation and ambiguity risks escalating tensions without clear U.S. commitment.
Flailing, Not Strategy
- Tommy Vietor calls Trump's approach to the war 'flailing bullshit' driven by flip-flops and headline-chasing.
- Such unpredictability harms sustained military support like weapons shipments and long-term planning.
