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Trump believed he could resolve diplomatic situations with good personal relations

Trump is displeased with Putin but hopes their friendship can be recreated to resolve the war in Ukraine

The president has often raised the prospect of meeting with Putin

Zelensky's attendance is an open question

He cast doubt on whether the president saw the full intricacies of the situation

Trump is getting into something he does not understand the gravity of

He is precipitating this meeting because it will be great press

The meeting will be surrounded by cameras and reporters

That is a gross oversimplification

Trump has become increasingly frustrated with Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and threatened to increase sanctions

It is posturing to see who can look more interested in peace

The president shortened the ceasefire deadline to Friday

John Bolton raised eyebrows at the prospect of a meeting between Trump and Putin casting doubt on a ceasefire

The parties are a long way apart

Many Americans believe America has been victim of free trade system

President Donald Trump and MAGA movement shaped narrative with great success

Among white voters who moved more than two hours from hometown Hillary Clinton enjoyed six-point lead

Those living within two-hour drive backed Trump by nine points

Those who never left hometown supported Trump by twenty-six points

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