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Trump knocks ‘unfair’ media coverage ahead of summit with Putin
President Trump defended the summit with Putin amid media criticism and proposed controversial land swaps rejected by Kyiv and Europe, aiming to address Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Ahead of the summit, President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized media coverage, accusing outlets of quoting ‘fired losers and really dumb people’ like John Bolton.
- After Trump’s envoy visited Moscow, a meeting was scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, with Zelenskyy not invited despite his requests.
- Among his prior moves, President Donald Trump threatened sanctions and secondary tariffs if Moscow didn’t pursue a ceasefire by Friday, August 8, while the White House and State Department described the summit as a “listening exercise.”
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump told ABC News the summit could undermine Ukraine and the Western alliance, while some saw it as a political victory for Putin.
- Following his territory swap idea, Kyiv and European governments rejected it, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Tuesday's summit as a “feel-out meeting,” saying success would be clear early.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right13Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution72% Right
Bias Distribution
- 72% of the sources lean Right
72% Right
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C 17%
R 72%
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