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Putin will only negotiate 'if his troops are defeated', regardless of Trump call: Rep. Lieu - MSNBC Reports
Trump announced he’ll speak on the phone with Russian President Putin on Monday about trade and an end to the Ukraine war. This as Trump sees his budget bill stall in Congress at the hands of hard-line Republicans. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) joins Alex Witt to discuss Trump’s call with Putin, Trump potentially accepting a jet from Qatar to serve as Air Force One, and more. - 05/17/2025.