Trump’s meeting with Putin was a disaster — the aftermath is worse. Masha Gessen on how Trump gave Putin exactly what he wanted. Trump handed Putin a stunning victory: From his speech in Poland to his two-hour summit in Hamburg, the president seemed determined to promote Russia’s dark and illiberal view of the world. Trump’s nationalists triumphant after Europe trip: Advisers like Steve Bannon and Stephen Miller gain new momentum in the White House’s ongoing ideological battle. In New York, like Kiev, it’s all about Putin: The two cities are united now in their common fear and loathing of Russia.
World leaders move forward on climate change, without U.S. Once dominant, the United States finds itself isolated at G-20. Trump leaves leaders fearing the future as G-20 summit closes. The G-20 shows how far the world has fallen. Feeling that Trump will “say anything”, Europe is less restrained, too.
