Trump Gets PLAYED by Putin — AGAIN: Why Our N.A.T.O. Allies Are LOSING Faith in U.S. Leadership
😮 Putin HUMILIATES Trump — and America Pays the Price 😮
Welcome back to The Josh Lafazan Show. Tonight, we dive into a moment that will be remembered as one of the most embarrassing episodes in modern American diplomacy: Donald Trump’s failed summit with Vladimir Putin.
Trump promised to show strength. Instead, the world watched as he rolled out the red carpet for Putin, staged a taxpayer-funded military spectacle, and walked away with nothing. No breakthroughs. No concessions. No progress. Meanwhile, Putin left with everything he wanted: legitimacy, leverage, and propaganda to boost his standing at home and abroad.
And then came the moment that made headlines everywhere: Trump was caught on a hot mic, saying —
👉 “I think he wants to make a deal for me. Do you understand? As crazy as it sounds.”
This wasn’t the “Art of the Deal.” This was the art of being played.
1. Putin Wins, America Loses
Trump rolled out a full B-2 bomber flyover costing taxpayers millions — pure theatrics designed to stroke his own ego. But none of it intimidated Putin. None of it produced results. Biden rallied NATO, imposed sanctions, and held Putin accountable. Trump handed Putin the stage and treated him like an equal partner, while America looked weak and unserious.
2. The Hot Mic Moment
Trump’s whispered belief that Putin “wants to make a deal for me” revealed just how naïve and dangerous his worldview is. Putin doesn’t want peace — he wants chaos, division, and dominance. To believe otherwise is delusion, and it leaves America exposed.
3. Zelensky Left Without U.S. Backing
While Trump catered to Putin, President Zelensky stood isolated. European leaders — Macron, Meloni, Starmer, Rutte, von der Leyen — physically stood beside Zelensky in a show of unity, because Trump would not. For decades, the U.S. was the backbone of NATO. Trump sent the opposite message: America can no longer be relied on. That shift emboldens dictators and weakens democracies.
4. Putin Doesn’t Want Peace — He Wants Power
Let’s be clear: Putin has never been a partner for peace. His history shows it:
Invaded Georgia in 2008.
Annexed Crimea in 2014.
Launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Propped up dictators in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Syria.
Every so-called “peace” deal was just cover for him to regroup and advance further. Trump pretending Putin wants to “make a deal” only plays into his hands.
5. The Real Path to Peace
The only way to stop Putin is through real strength:
Sanctions that cut off Russian banks and oligarchs.
Energy independence from Russian oil and gas that bankrolls his war.
Military support giving Ukraine the advanced weapons to push Russia back.
Unity with NATO allies instead of undermining them.
Dictators respect strength, not weakness. And right now, Putin sees only weakness.
6. Why This Moment Matters
This isn’t just about Ukraine. Trump’s summit sends a dangerous global message: America is unwilling to lead, unwilling to confront dictators, and willing to humiliate itself on the world stage for empty photo-ops. History proves appeasement never works — it only invites more aggression. From Munich in 1938 to Crimea in 2014, weakness feeds dictatorships.
7. The Takeaway
Putin left with everything he wanted — legitimacy, propaganda, and leverage. Trump left with nothing but a hot mic moment that made him look foolish and naïve. Worse, Zelensky and Ukraine were abandoned, and America’s credibility was shredded.
The choice is clear: the path to peace is not fantasy handshakes with dictators. It’s standing firm with allies, arming Ukraine, and making sure Putin pays a price for his aggression. Anything less is surrender.
📺 Tune in for the full breakdown. Because when Trump bows to Putin, it’s not just Trump who loses — it’s America.