Michael Smerconish defended President Trump's welcoming of Vladimir Putin during their meeting in Alaska, countering critics' views that it was inappropriate. The red carpet and warm reception were seen as strategic, aiming to enable negotiations amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Smerconish noted the lack of evidence suggesting Trump compromised Ukraine’s interests. He acknowledged the criticism yet suggested there might be undisclosed discussions aimed at resolving the crisis. Smerconish remained hopeful about potential outcomes while maintaining a critical but fair perspective on the actions taken during the meeting.
Smerconish emphasized that critics are overly harsh about the red carpet for Putin, arguing there's no evidence Trump sold out Ukraine or made harmful concessions.
Smerconish reasoned that the diplomatic welcome was intended to facilitate negotiations while the possibility of a deal remains unclear, emphasizing the need for fairness.
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