Off The Rails

On tonight’s episode of Politic Nation, America’s allies and adversaries are reacting to the notable exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. Tensions have risen regarding peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance criticized Zelensky for not adequately showing gratitude for U.S. support. Negotiations are currently on hold, and an agreement for U.S. access to Ukrainian mineral resources remains unsigned. This incident may mark a shift in U.S. policy, with Trump moving away from traditional democratic partners in Europe toward more amicable relations with authoritarian leaders like Russian President Vladimir Putin. We will explore the political fallout from this meeting and provide updates on budget negotiations in Congress. Additionally, breaking news from New York City reveals that former Governor Andrew Cuomo is announcing his campaign for mayor. To listen to the shows in this feed and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. You'll also get exclusive bonus content and early access to select shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.