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Trump keeps finding new ways to deliver rewards to Putin's Russia
If the president wants people to stop marveling at his degrading weakness when it comes to Vladimir Putin, he’ll have to stop kowtowing to Russia.
Trump keeps finding new ways to deliver rewards to Putin’s Russia
— Mike Walker (@newnarrative.bsky.social) 2025-09-05T17:52:57.497Z
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-keeps-finding-new-ways-deliver-rewards-putins-russia-rcna229336
That said, it’d be a mistake to suggest the Republican isn’t doing anything. On the contrary, the White House appears to be finding new ways to deliver new rewards to Moscow. The New York Times reported:
The Washington Post reported that the shift “alarmed U.S. allies struggling to comprehend the administration’s policy,” adding that U.S. lawmakers found themselves “confused by the move.”
As regular readers might recall, that embarrassment came on the heels of a series of related developments that were likely celebrated in Moscow in recent months:
If Trump wants people to stop marveling at his degrading weakness when it comes to his Russian counterpart, he’ll have to stop coddling Putin and kowtowing to the Kremlin.
The United States will move to end support for a program that helped prepare armies in Eastern Europe to stave off a potential offensive from Russia, the White House said Thursday, as President Trump continues overhauling Washington’s role within NATO and pushing Europe to bolster its defenses and support for Ukraine. ... Ending the longstanding program is expected to impact hundreds of millions of dollars that have gone toward countries that border Russia.
The Washington Post reported that the shift “alarmed U.S. allies struggling to comprehend the administration’s policy,” adding that U.S. lawmakers found themselves “confused by the move.”
As regular readers might recall, that embarrassment came on the heels of a series of related developments that were likely celebrated in Moscow in recent months:
The Trump administration halted cyber operations and information operations against Russia.
The Trump administration halted work on a coordinated effort to counter Russian sabotage efforts.
The Trump administration agreed to help Russia sell its grain and fertilizer on the world market.
Trump upbraided Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office while peddling Kremlin-style talking points.
Trump blamed Ukraine for starting the war that Russia started.
Trump suggested Putin was a victim of the 2016 Russia scandal.
Trump said he would reward Russia by welcoming it back into the G7.
The Trump administration disbanded the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force.
The Trump administration pared back enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
The Trump administration disbanded the Justice Department’s program responsible for enforcing Russian sanctions and targeting oligarchs close to the Kremlin.
The Trump administration slashed the U.S. Agency for International Development, to the delight of Moscow.
The Trump administration targeted U.S. intelligence officials as part of its mass firing campaign.
Trump’s delegation to the United Nations voted with Russia— and against U.S. allies — on a resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Trump reassigned the White House’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia after Putin let U.S. officials know he did not approve of Trump’s choice.
Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose sanctions on Russia, only to back off in every instance.
If Trump wants people to stop marveling at his degrading weakness when it comes to his Russian counterpart, he’ll have to stop coddling Putin and kowtowing to the Kremlin.
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