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August 18th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 211

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Monday August 18th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †

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Maria Bartiromo Interviews Ed Martin About ongoing DOJ Investigations

This is one of those interviews where the best immediate commentary from me is simply for you to watch and trust your instincts.

Maria Bartiromo interviews President Trump’s appointed head of the weaponization investigation working group, Ed Martin.  WATCH:

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Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Outlines Some Unexpected Russian Concessions

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is interviewed by Furrowed Brow.  Within the first question, Tapper asks for an example of a concession that Russia agreed to.  Witkoff outlined a major set of concessions, leaving surprised Furrowed to say “huh.”

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Complicated Business – Secretary of State Marco Rubio Outlines Big Picture Issues of Ukraine -v- Russia Conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the big picture of what is possible and what challenges remain as President Trump tries to negotiate a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.

Keep in mind as we watch all these interviews by Rubio, it was only about six months ago when the U.S Secretary of State admitted the Ukraine conflict was a proxy war between the U.S and Russia.  With President Trump extracting the U.S. from that entanglement, NATO and the EU have stepped in to retain the conflict. WATCH:

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Secretary Marco Rubio -vs- Margaret Brennan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears on CBS to debate the ever-insufferable Margaret Brennan. The dramatic acting by the newscaster is off-the-charts.  Both the video and the transcript are below.

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[Transcript] – MARGARET BRENNAN: We begin with Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who attended those talks in Anchorage. Good morning to you, Mr. Secretary.

SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO: Good morning. Thank you.

MARGARET BRENNAN: Vladimir Putin did not give President Trump the ceasefire he sought. And now Putin says the root causes of the conflict have to be resolved in a peace agreement. Isn’t the root cause the fact that Russia invaded in the first place?

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Sunday Talks – Marco Rubio Outlines Trump-Putin Summit and Next Steps for Ukraine Conflict Resolution

Secretary of State/National Security Advisor Marco Rubio hit the Sunday news circuit to expand on President Trump’s peace initiative and meeting with Russian President Putin.

Appearing on NBC, Rubio outlines the results of the Alaska summit between President Trump and President Putin, as well as the next steps ahead of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy coming to the White House on Monday.  WATCH:

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Following along with much of the same conversation, Secretary Rubio also appeared on ABC this week to debate the ever-insufferable Martha Raddatz.  Below:

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Sunday Talks – President Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Outlines Framework of Russian Terms for Ukraine Peace Agreement

President Trump special envoy, Steve Witkoff, outlines elements of the talks between President Trump and President Vladimir Putin in advance of a meeting tomorrow with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and EU leaders.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ursula von der Leyen Hold a Press Conference to Outline Ukraine Terms for Peace

EU President Ursula von der Leyen appears with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to outline terms for a peace negotiation with Russia.   Ursula gives Zelenskyy the specific rules and conditions; a new suit jacket wearing Zelenskyy fills in the color.  WATCH:

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Ursula von der Leyen will be accompanying Zelenskyy to the White House to ensure no mistakes are made.

Find someone who looks at you the way Zelenskyy looks at von der Leyen.

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August 17th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 210

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