Meeting in Alaska could humiliate US - political scientist

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11.08.2025 22:23

Ukrinform

U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to humiliate himself and the country again during the anticipated meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska, according to American political scientist Lincoln Mitchell, a professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

He shared this opinion in a comment to Ukrinform's correspondent in New York.

"For a few weeks the Trump apologists tried to convince us that this time Trump would stand up to Putin. I do not expect that to happen in this meeting," Mitchell said.

He stressed that every time Trump and Putin have met, Trump "has humiliated himself and our country," adding that this will likely happen again.

The expert said he did not know what will happen exactly in this meeting, but added that "Trump is already talking about exchanging land between Russia and Ukraine and other settlements that would amount to at least a partial Russian victory."

"Like many Americans, I support Ukraine in its ongoing effort to defend itself against Russian aggression. It is unfortunate that our President does not share that view," Mitchell added.

Trump intends to meet with Putin in Alaska on August 15.

Photo: Lincoln Mitchell / Facebook