‘Placating Putin’
Donald Trump seems to be taking Vladimir Putin at his word, just a day after meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. A former Ambassador to Russia joins The Weeknight to react.
The Weeknight · Jason Johnson, Michael McFaul, Madeleine Dean, Luke Russert, Symone Sanders Townsend, Eugene Daniels, Charlie Dent, Chris Meagher
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Show Notes
December 29, 2025 8p: Donald Trump met with another world leader at Mar-a-Lago today, and while answering questions, he seemed to take Vladimir Putin’s side on alleged strikes in Russia. Former Ambassador Michael McFaul and Former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Chris Meagher join The Weeknight to react. And, Rep. Madeleine Dean joins to discuss the challenges facing Congress when members return to Washington next week.
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