Throughout the day, the White House balanced urgent talks on the Russia-Ukraine war, rising pressure on Venezuela, and domestic debates over immigration and national security.
In Florida, President Donald Trump said he was encouraged by the latest discussions between top US officials and a Ukrainian delegation.
In Florida, President Donald Trump said he was encouraged by the latest discussions between top US officials and a Ukrainian delegation.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukrainian negotiators for several hours, calling the talks “productive,” yet warning that some problems remain unresolved.
One major concern highlighted by Trump is what he described as ongoing corruption within Ukraine, a factor he said complicates peace efforts.
Despite this, Trump stressed there is a “good chance” for a deal, especially as Witkoff prepares to travel to Moscow for direct engagement with Russian officials.
The situation with Venezuela grew more heated. Venezuelan leaders accused Washington of “murder” after confirming that some of their citizens died in US strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean.
The situation with Venezuela grew more heated. Venezuelan leaders accused Washington of “murder” after confirming that some of their citizens died in US strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean.
President Nicolás Maduro claimed the US is attempting to destabilize his country and seize Venezuela’s oil reserves. Trump acknowledged speaking with Maduro by phone but declined to give details.
He dismissed suggestions that his recent warnings about Venezuelan airspace signal an imminent strike, though he continues to keep military pressure on the country.
At home, Trump reinforced his latest immigration measures following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC.
At home, Trump reinforced his latest immigration measures following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC.
He signaled that the freeze on asylum decisions could last indefinitely and again criticized immigration from what he called “unfriendly” or “crime-ridden” countries.
He repeated his willingness to pursue denaturalization for certain people if legally allowed.
Trump also addressed several domestic political controversies, from defending Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against allegations of authorizing a second strike in the Caribbean to repeating a slur aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Trump also addressed several domestic political controversies, from defending Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against allegations of authorizing a second strike in the Caribbean to repeating a slur aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
He said he is willing to release MRI results from a recent medical check, calling them “perfect.”