A hot mic captured Donald Trump making a surprising comment about Vladimir Putin during his White House meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and European leaders. Read the full story.
Hot Mic Captures Trump’s Surprising Comment About Putin
Washington, D.C. — All eyes were on the White House yesterday as U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alongside European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.
The high-profile summit came just days after Trump held a private three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. While no ceasefire was agreed, Trump claimed “great progress” was made.
Unity at the White House
During Monday’s meeting, Trump positioned himself as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia. European leaders stood firmly with Zelenskyy, stressing that Ukraine should not give up large areas of land to Russia under any peace deal.
Yet Trump remained confident, telling reporters that a solution could be found.
The Hot Mic Moment
CBS News caught an unexpected comment when Trump was overheard saying:
“I think he wants to make a deal for me, as crazy as it sounds.”
The “he” in question is believed to be Putin, sparking speculation about the Russian leader’s intentions.
Key Outcomes of the Summit
After the meeting, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the talks as “real progress.” He highlighted two major outcomes:
Direct talks between Putin and Zelenskyy — both sides agreed to explore a bilateral agreement.
Trilateral involvement with Trump — Trump would later join discussions, acting as a mediator on issues like territorial disputes, prisoner exchanges, and the return of children displaced by the war.
“These were positive outcomes,” Starmer added. “There was a real sense of unity between European leaders, President Trump, and President Zelenskyy. We’ve made real progress today.”
The next steps remain uncertain, but the summit has renewed hope that negotiations could bring Ukraine and Russia closer to peace.