‘Flying Blind’: Trump Strips Government of Expertise at a High-Stakes Moment

Published on August 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM

President Trump has made it clear he believes his personal connection with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia can help him secure a peace deal on Ukraine.

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