Other than the moment Trump started sucking up to Putin—and then started blaming Ukraine for Russia’s reinvading of it he has done a good job. When was the last time an American President sided with Russia against a freedom seeking country?! Anyway, hopefully he finally understands that Putin has been playing him, and that Ukraine did not cause this war.
Started the Trump Tally in the comment section of another blog, but since being banned from there I will restart it here.
Am looking at two article for this update: 1) How a New Axis Called CRINK Is Working Against America, and 2) Trump lashes out at Putin in emotional two-word rebuke as Ukraine peace talks collapse.
Strong:
1) Pre-Jan 20 was very well organized w/ Trump quiet. CoS Susie Wiles has done a great job!
2) Quickly picked Admin & staff pre-Jan 20.
3) Inauguration Day 2025 shows total preparation made by good leader – unlike being unprepared during his first term.
4) Moved fast on illegal immigration promises – plus lots of helpful EO’s.
5) Have to give Trump a Strong on his choice of Pete Hegseth as SoD – and solid work by the GOP Senate to get him confirmed!
6) Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues to expose government waste, cutting regulations, and restructuring federal agencies. Early impact has been *AMAZING*!
7) Trump calls Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) a “fantastic guy,” and I also like him. Hey, we think our Far-left dissidents are bad, but compared to Saudi Arabia’s dissidents ours are closer to a Mother Teresa. Trump bringing MbS in to host a summit between himself and Putin is a great move. A great move that builds a stronger relationship with MbS, empowers MbS, whilst also opening negotiating ‘Doors’ for talks with Russia and Iran.
8) Has stood by his Team during the Signal disaster so far, which I respect, so am adding this to the Strong category on 3/30/25. In his first term Trump was quick to blame and to dismiss, but has been more composed this time—other than the Russia/Ukraine war. The Team was made up of mostly inexperienced people, so some early slip-ups are to be expected.
Weak:
1) Failed to end Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours.
2) Re-designates Iranian-backed Houthis as terrorists – lets Iran continue to back them!?!
3) neo called it an “unforced error” on Trump’s part. Most commenters agreed. ‘Twas an internet vision of Trump starring as the Hare in ‘The Tortoise and the Hare’. Horrid response to Air collision above the Potomac – horrid response to a National Tragedy. Probably doesn’t bode well for confidence in his future response/s to a National Emergency…?
4) Still early into the Breaking News about ‘Second Buddy’ Putin and President Trump opening negotiations on Ukraine’s future; however, if this is Trump’s opening move in the negotiations, it is an incredibly ill-informed and/or naive one. Thusly, such an opening deserves a spot under the Weak category on the Trump Tally…Geez!?
5) President Trump may have been a *BIG* ‘wheeling-dealing fish’ in the New York pond, but it is starting to look like he is outta his league in bigger waters. His opening negotiations with Putin has earned him a comparison to Neville Chamberlain—an unfortunate comparison that seems to be sticking. To make matters even worse, ‘US officials have backtracked’ – that will be President Trump backtracking on his ridiculous opening negotiation offer to Putin of ‘Nato membership and US security guarantees were off the table for Ukraine’.
6) This one will remain in bold—a 100% disaster for America. Have never saw such horrid American Diplomacy—Trump & Vance were both disaster, with Vance leading the way, but both showed their Aggressive, Loud, Rude, Angry, and Undiplomatic sides. The video from that link shows what a disaster it was for America and the Free World.
7) His handling of the Russia/Ukraine negotiations has continued to be a disaster. Ukraine has been fighting Russia’s aggression for over 10 years now, so hopefully they can recover from Trumps horrid mistakes. The CRINK Axis has showed Trump’s flaws – in that he attempts to coddle Russia whilst warning Iran—and to some degree North Korea also. Maybe Trump has finally realized that Putin is Playing him in these negotiations… 🤞 (NOTE: new 3/30/2025 add to Weak category)
Conclusion:
I like the moves away from NATO and Europe, but leaving former friends to rebuild themselves so quickly against Russia’s historical aggression is a shameful move by Trump—especially in the way he has threatened Ukraine. Ukraine, as a proven fighter, would be a great addition to the security of Europe, and possibly to NATO also—without America there to help.
Great job at putting MSM in its place, and refusing to give them a “scalp” during the Signal disaster.
Trying to remove the Judicial Branch from partially controlling the Executive Branch is another long overdue process.
Lots of good stuff on Trump’s part, but his disastrous handling of the Russia/Ukraine war is a major weak move in regards to America’s future security—an overriding move that almost ruins his Domestic policy moves. Still early in second term so hopefully he can recover from his mistakes…