Trump and Putin's Alaska Summit Was Nothing More Than an Elaborate Photo Op
Briefly

The Alaska meeting resulted in a significant propaganda win for Vladimir Putin, reinforcing his agenda in Ukraine without altering US policy. Trump leveraged the situation for personal gain, portraying himself as a victim of media distortion. He claimed the meeting was a failure of truth in journalism and insisted that any concessions made would be criticized by the media and Democrats. Meanwhile, international response evolved as Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House with European leaders, contrasting the tone of the Alaska event with substantial diplomatic engagement.
Vladimir Putin got what he wanted—a glorified photo op and the implicit endorsement of the United States of whatever he wants to do in Ukraine.
Trump gets another slice of rage-suffused artificial triumph he can allow to go rancid in the malfunctioning freezer unit of his mind.
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