House Democrats Slam Trump’s Alaska Summit with Putin as a Victory for Russia
The recent Trump Alaska Summit with Putin has sparked fierce criticism from House Democrats, who argue that the meeting was a dangerous concession to Russia at the expense of U.S. allies and Ukraine.
Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, speaking on behalf of Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned the summit as an “undeserved reward” for Russian President Vladimir Putin
According to Meeks, hosting the meeting on American soil without Ukrainian participation and without securing any meaningful concessions from Russia amounted to a public relations victory for Moscow.
“The fact that this meeting even took place at the invitation of President Trump, on American soil, without Ukraine present, and with zero concessions from Russia is an undeserved reward for Putin,” Meeks said in his statement.
Critics also pointed out that Trump has repeatedly failed to enforce deadlines he himself set for a ceasefire in Ukraine, including the August 8 target.
Instead of applying pressure through sanctions and military aid, Democrats argue, Trump chose to extend diplomatic recognition to Putin in a way that undermines global security.
“President Trump should have pressured Putin by imposing crushing sanctions on his war machine and providing Ukraine with the tools it needs to defend itself,” Meeks added.
The symbolic optics of the summit, complete with ceremonial welcomes, have been described by opponents as legitimizing Russian aggression and whitewashing alleged war crimes.
Democrats argue that this move further isolates America’s European allies while emboldening Russia’s military campaign.
As the war in Ukraine drags on, the Alaska summit has reignited debates about U.S. foreign policy, raising questions about whether Trump’s approach strengthens peace or rewards authoritarian aggression.
Source: Al Jazeera and other media outlets
