Trump weighs Guilfoyle ouster, defends Russia diesel deal and Ukraine energy truce en route to Alaska
In a gaggle aboard Air Force One en route to an Alaska rally for Sen. Dan Sullivan, President Trump fielded questions on multiple fronts. He addressed reports of misconduct by U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, stating she was no longer in the post after he did not like what he read. On Ukraine-Russia, he confirmed ongoing intelligence sharing and U.S. help while insisting both sides want the war to end and that his announced energy ceasefire and Russian diesel release to world markets would bring prices down. Trump also discussed Iran’s economy, potential military options, a Saudi call, and downplayed midterm risks for Republicans, citing high rally enthusiasm and claiming Sen. John Hoeven gained nine points after one of his events. The segment ended with Trump showcasing renovation work at a military complex featuring a new ballroom. Sourcing was primarily Trump’s own statements with no named outside experts or graphics; reporters pressed on contradictions (ceasefire violations, intel cutoff threats) but received brief, sometimes contradictory replies. The throughline was Trump positioning himself as deal-maker capable of ending the war and lowering energy prices ahead of the November midterms.
Source: USA TODAY
