President Donald Trump’s latest White House powwow with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a cadre of European leaders has sparked a firestorm even among some of his own allies.
On Monday, Trump hosted a high-stakes meeting in Washington to discuss potential peace terms for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, drawing sharp criticism from former advisor Steve Bannon for sidelining pressing crime issues in American cities, as the Daily Mail reports.
This marked Zelensky’s first trip to the capital since a publicized rift with Trump earlier this year, signaling a possible thaw in their icy relationship.
Trump hosts European leaders
The meeting wasn’t just a two-man show; heavy hitters like French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Merz, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined the table.
While the agenda centered on security assurances for Ukraine — coordinated with the U.S. and European nations — some, like Meloni, expressed unease after Trump’s recent sit-down with Putin in Alaska. Could this be a diplomatic tightrope with hidden pitfalls?
Trump, ever the optimist, took to Truth Social to declare, “Everyone is very happy about the possibility of PEACE for Russia/Ukraine.” Well, not everyone, Mr. President — some folks closer to home are sounding the alarm.
Bannon says international focus misguided
Enter Bannon, Trump’s one-time strategist, who didn’t mince words about where he thinks the real fight lies. “The war we got to win is right here in this country, and it’s in Washington D.C.,” he declared. Talk about a shot across the bow.
Bannon doubled down, pointing fingers at cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, while taking a swipe at California Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership. “That’s the war that we got to be focused on,” he insisted. Seems like a fair question—why globe-trot when your backyard’s burning?
He even grumbled about the European leaders showing up without a formal invite, calling it a distraction from the gritty reality on American streets. Perhaps a reminder that charity — and policy — starts at home?
Trump’s DC crackdown in the spotlight
Trump, for his part, hasn’t ignored domestic woes entirely, having federalized Washington D.C.’s police force and deployed National Guard troops to curb rampant crime. “We’re going to take back our capital,” he vowed. Strong words, but is it enough?
Last week, he painted a vivid picture of the city’s struggles, stating, “D.C. has been under siege from thugs and killers, but now, D.C. is back under Federal Control where it belongs.” It’s a bold move, yet Bannon argues the scope must widen.
Trump hinted at broader ambitions on Aug. 11, saying, “And then we’ll look at other cities also.” Cities like Baltimore, Oakland, and Los Angeles are on his radar for potential federal intervention — perhaps a sign of bigger plans.
Balancing global peace with homefront priorities
Bannon’s frustration isn’t just noise; he’s pushing for Trump to seize greater control over local law enforcement nationwide. “I want to give a security guarantee to the citizens of the United States,” he emphasized on his podcast. It’s a plea for focus, not just firepower.
Meanwhile, Trump’s vision for D.C. as a model — “The Military and our Great Police will liberate this City, scrape away the filth, and make it safe, clean, habitable and beautiful once more!” — shows he’s not blind to the chaos. But with Bannon’s critique ringing loud, one wonders if the balance between global diplomacy and domestic duty is tilting too far abroad.
After all, American streets shouldn’t play second fiddle to international handshakes. If cities like Chicago and New York continue to struggle, no amount of overseas peace deals will quiet the unrest at home. Turns out, securing the homeland might just be the toughest deal of all.
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Author: Mae Slater
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