Trump's encounter with Putin aimed to soothe tensions within his base amid internal conflicts. The meeting rated a 10 out of 10 by Trump became noted for his vague remark that 'there's no deal until there's a deal.' Trump endorsed Putin's comment regarding the Ukraine situation, suggesting the invasion would not have occurred under his presidency. However, the real purpose of this summit appeared to provide a distraction from escalating disputes over the Epstein files and Trump's altered stance on their release, marking a shift in his relationship with the Republican base.
The short-lived encounter between Trump and Putin was ultimately anticlimactic, with Trump stating, 'There’s no deal until there’s a deal.' Fox News reported that Trump rated the meeting a 10 out of 10, highlighting his appreciation for Putin’s claim that he would not have invaded Ukraine had Trump won the 2020 presidency.
The no-deal talks provided a convenient distraction from the current intra-MAGA strife, which is exacerbated by issues surrounding the Epstein files and quote Trump's shifting position on their declassification.
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