President Donald Trump on Saturday said he will push forward with his peace efforts for Ukraine, following a three-hour summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska that ended without a deal. The meeting was seen as a test of Trump’s negotiating skills, but the president remained optimistic about finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict.
Trump expressed confidence in his ability to bring about a peaceful settlement and promised to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, D.C., on Monday. He also urged Zelensky to engage in talks towards a full peace settlement and a potential trilateral meeting.
Despite the lack of progress, Trump’s summit with Putin was seen as a success by White House officials, who reported that it helped revive the U.S.-Russia relationship after it hit rock bottom under former President Joe Biden. The meeting also marked another historic week for Trump, who has made several high-profile moves in recent days.
However, not everyone is pleased with Trump’s actions. Democratic pollster John Zogby graded the week an “F,” citing a decline in public trust and criticism of Trump’s handling of various issues, including crime and inflation. Conservative commentator Jed Babbin, on the other hand, gave the week a grade of C+, highlighting several successes for Trump.
Trump’s latest move to take charge of Washington, D.C., has also drawn attention, particularly with regards to his efforts to combat violent crime in the nation’s capital. However, critics argue that some of these measures may not be in line with Trump’s stated goal of reducing government intervention in personal life.
Meanwhile, Trump’s tariffs have generated billions of dollars for the federal treasury, but their authority is being challenged in court. Additionally, deportations of illegal immigrants have surpassed 1 million per day, raising concerns about immigration policy.
Overall, while Trump remains committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict, his actions have been met with criticism and skepticism from some quarters.
Source: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/washington-secrets/3501759/trump-pushes-on-despite-nothing-burger-putin-summit-white-house-report-card