Trump’s Meeting With Putin Was A Major Missed Opportunity For American Interests
President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and joint press conference have left many of his supporters scratching their heads. His opponents have been desperate for something to pounce on because they can’t get the collusion narrative to bear the fruit they need to neuter him, so they are of course now alternating between condemnation and ridicule.
But observers who have applauded his tough words and actions regarding both U.S. allies and foes are having a hard time understanding why he did not choose to treat Putin as he has all others: with both carrots and sticks.
