Trump Downplays Ratcliffe’s Trip to Russia, Says Putin Won’t Attack NATO

The Libertarian Institute · Aug 28, 2026

President Donald Trump described CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s trip to Russia as routine engagement. He went on to dismiss the possibility that Russia could attack a NATO member. On Thursday, Trump was asked by Axios reporter Barak Ravid if he was concerned that Russian President Vladimir Putin would authorize an attack on a NATO state. […]