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Press Secretary's Shock Signals Troubling Trump-Putin Summit Outcome

8/17/2025

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt appeared "ashen" and "frightened" after the Alaska summit, per MSNBC host Antonia Hilton.
Former Ambassador Michael McFaul indicated her reaction suggested deeper concerns about the meeting's results.
The summit was largely considered a failure, with no significant benefits for the U.S. from Trump's interaction with Putin.

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Story summary

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt appeared "ashen" and "frightened" after the Alaska summit, per MSNBC host Antonia Hilton.
Former Ambassador Michael McFaul indicated her reaction suggested deeper concerns about the meeting's results.
The summit was largely considered a failure, with no significant benefits for the U.S. from Trump's interaction with Putin.