‘Placating Putin’

December 29, 2025 8p: Donald Trump met with another world leader at Mar-a-Lago today, and while answering questions, he seemed to take Vladimir Putin’s side on alleged strikes in Russia. Former Ambassador Michael McFaul and Former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Chris Meagher join The Weeknight to react. And, Rep. Madeleine Dean joins to discuss the challenges facing Congress when members return to Washington next week.

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