President Donald Trump and his administration are working to negotiate an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, and everything else that happened his fourth week in his second administration.
Key Facts:
- Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, pushing for peace negotiations.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials were tasked with leading the talks.
- Trump met with Jordan’s King Abdullah II as the U.S. debated plans for post-war Gaza.
- The president announced an executive order directing agencies to make deep federal workforce cuts.
- Trump proposed stopping production of the penny, citing high costs.
- He also floated denuclearization talks with China and Russia.
The Rest of The Story:
Trump’s effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war gained momentum this week after he brokered an agreement with Putin and Zelenskyy to start negotiations.
He assigned a team of top officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, to handle the talks.
Critics have raised concerns about whether Ukraine will be pressured into making concessions to Russia.
On the domestic front, Trump continued his efforts to shrink the federal government, signing an executive order limiting federal hiring to one new employee for every four who leave.
Agencies were also instructed to develop plans for large-scale workforce reductions.
Additionally, Trump proposed eliminating the penny, arguing that it costs more to produce than its actual value.
However, experts note that Congress may need to approve such a change.
Trump also announced plans to pursue denuclearization talks with China and Russia, arguing that excessive nuclear weapons spending is unnecessary.
His comments suggest that he wants to focus on broader global security negotiations after addressing the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
NEW: Trump says he might meet Putin in Saudi Arabia after call on Ukraine https://t.co/k1pzCI6uuS
— Axios (@axios) February 12, 2025
Commentary:
Trump is running circles around the left-wing media and the political establishment.
He’s negotiating peace deals, shrinking government, and tackling global issues while his critics are still trying to figure out how to attack him.
The media wants to paint Trump as old and unfit, yet here he is at 78, working harder than politicians half his age.
Meanwhile, Democrats are stuck in their usual state of outrage, reacting instead of leading.
It’s been just four weeks, and Trump has already done more than Biden did in four years.
If this is a sign of things to come, it’s going to be a long four years for the left.
The Bottom Line:
Trump’s fourth week in office has been filled with high-stakes negotiations and aggressive policy moves.
While his administration pushes for peace talks and government downsizing, debates over foreign policy, federal workforce reductions, and economic policy continue.
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