“The news media and the “expert” analysts and commentators are making fools of themselves over the Trump-Putin meeting,” tweets former Speaker of the House Newt Gingirch.
The news media and the “expert” analysts and commentators are making fools of themselves over the Trump-Putin meeting. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had it just right when he said the press literally had no idea what was said in the meetings. President Trump is a great…
— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) August 17, 2025
Former Speaker Gingrich’s tweet in its entirety reads as follows.
The news media and the “expert” analysts and commentators are making fools of themselves over the Trump-Putin meeting. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had it just right when he said the press literally had no idea what was said in the meetings. President Trump is a great negotiator and Alaska was just the opening act in a multi act play. Patience and calm would be a wise approach for the time being.
That sounds similar to the very same sentiment that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has expressed.
@SecRubio is right. @POTUS delivers peace deals other presidents only dreamed about, and I’m proud to stand with him. pic.twitter.com/60po2u9nxN
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) August 17, 2025
The media can spin all they want. @realDonaldTrump‘s peace through strength is working, and I’m proud to stand with him. pic.twitter.com/jJGLSjGlYp
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) August 17, 2025
Both Sen. Graham and Gingrich ditto Secretary of State Marco Rubio.