President Donald Trump escalated tensions Sunday by unleashing scathing attacks against Senator Chris Murphy following criticism of his recent Alaska summit. The feud erupted on social media, where the President branded the Connecticut Democrat “unattractive”, “stupid,” and “a lightweight.”
Murphy appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, calling Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin a “disaster,” “embarrassment,” and “a failure.” Sharing the clip online, Murphy accused Trump of giving Putin legitimacy without securing sanctions, new weapons, or even a ceasefire agreement.
Trump fired back, insisting nobody got anything while accusing Murphy, John Bolton, and others of obstructing peace efforts with stupid commentary. The President maintained that Putin’s attendance in Alaska had been difficult, suggesting the Russian leader conceded prestige by appearing on American soil.
Trump insisted the war could be ended now, but claimed domestic critics deliberately complicated negotiations with inflammatory rhetoric, undermining his peace strategy. Murphy countered that Trump’s summit succeeded only in keeping Putin happy, highlighting Russian gains without accountability for aggression or international war crimes.
Posting late Sunday, Trump reminded followers he expected the largest gathering of European leaders during his presidency, calling it a great honor. He doubled down on policy declarations, ruling out Ukraine’s NATO membership and rejecting any possibility of reclaiming Crimea from Russian occupation.
Zelenskyy reiterated demands for credible Western security guarantees, while European officials were prepared to resist Trump’s pressure on Kyiv to make territorial concessions during negotiations. Amid fiery exchanges, Trump boasted about flag displays at the White House, praising America’s resurgence under his leadership despite media criticism.
