Former President Donald Trump wasted no time responding to comments from Senator Chris Murphy, D-Conn., regarding his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a post on Truth Social, Trump characterized Murphy in harsh terms, calling him “very unattractive (both inside and out),” “stupid,” and “a lightweight.” This response came after Murphy, speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” voiced his concern that Putin “got everything he wanted” from the summit aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Murphy did not hold back in his critique. He labeled the meeting as “a disaster” and “an embarrassment for the United States,” asserting that Putin used the occasion for a public relations boost while securing no substantive concessions. Murphy emphasized that Trump’s approach played directly into Putin’s hands, saying, “Trump’s goal was to keep Putin happy. He succeeded.” His remarks were captured in a video clip he shared on social media, further highlighting his discontent with the outcome of the summit.
Trump countered those claims by insisting that Murphy was mistaken. He stated, “Actually, ‘nobody got anything,’ too soon, but getting close,” attempting to frame the meeting as a potential step toward peace instead of a loss. Trump defended his interactions with Putin, stating it was “very hard for President Putin” to meet with him and insisting that external voices like Murphy complicate efforts to end the war.
Amid these exchanges, attention turns toward a significant meeting slated for Monday, where Trump is expected to gather with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders in Washington, D.C. Trump heralded the upcoming discussions on his social media, calling it a “big day at the White House” and expressing his honor to host European leaders.
Moreover, amidst his broader commentary, Trump suggested that Zelenskyy possesses the power to halt the ongoing conflict swiftly, saying, “Zelenskyy can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to.” This statement underscores Trump’s belief that the resolution acts as a matter of will rather than negotiation complexities. He reiterated his stance on key geopolitical issues surrounding Ukraine, insisting, “Some things never change,” referring to the longstanding tensions in the region.
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