WASHINGTON, DC—President Donald Trump debunked rumors Saturday, August 16, 2025, about seeking peace with Vladimir Putin, insisting their Alaska meeting was about giving “a piece” of land and resources. The Trump-Putin-piece-not-peace mix-up sparked global chatter.
“Peace? Fake news! I said ‘piece’—land, minerals, whatever Vlad wants,” Trump told White House reporters before jetting to Alaska. “War’s just business. Putin’s broke, so I’ll toss him some riches to keep his war machine humming.” For more political satire, visit The Onion.
Trump scoffed at arriving empty-handed. “What, ambush him with my VP and scold him? Rude!” he said, eyeing Oval Office curtains for Putin. Analyst Jane Holt quipped, “Trump’s dealmaking is a geopolitical garage sale.”
Putin laughed off Trump’s “severe consequences” threat, calling him “all bluster.” Learn about U.S.-Russia talks at Politico. At press time, Trump was packing “shiny trinkets” for Putin.