Chris Murphy Says Trump-Putin Meeting Was a 'Disaster, 'An Embarrassment' For US, Putin 'Got Everything He Wanted'
The summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without a ceasefire agreement. The outcome has drawn sharp criticism, particularly from Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), who termed the meeting a “disaster.”What Happened: The summit, which took place last Tuesday, was centered around a two-and-a-half-hour discussion aimed at reaching a ceasefire deal to halt Russia’s ongoing assault on Ukraine. This assault began in February 2022. However, the meeting concluded without any agreement, sparking widespread criticism. Murphy expressed his disapproval on NBC News, calling the summit a “disaster” and a “national embarrassment.”During the interview, he claimed that Putin “got everything he wanted” from the summit, including a photo opportunity and a platform to deny his war crimes.“The meeting was a disaster. It was an embarrassment for the United States. It was a ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
