“He Wants To Make a Deal” – Trump’s Hot Mic Comment on Putin Sparks Viral Reactions

A hot mic moment from President Donald Trump went viral Monday after he suggested Russian President Vladimir Putin “wants to make a deal” during White House meetings on Ukraine. The remark came as world leaders discussed the possibility of the first Putin-Zelensky summit since Russia’s full-scale invasion nearly three and a half years ago.

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The Hot Mic Moment

Before the multilateral session began, microphones picked up Trump speaking privately with Macron. “I think he wants to make a deal… I think he wants to make a deal for me, you understand that? As crazy as it sounds,” Trump said. The candid exchange quickly spread online, fueling debate over the role Trump might play in shaping a potential peace agreement.

'I think he wants to make a deal, you understand? As crazy as it sounds'

Trump caught talking on hot mic BEFORE 'official' meeting with European leaders pic.twitter.com/rA3AoiMz8V

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