Did Trump Call Putin? Kremlin Denies

A disputed report about Trump’s call with Putin shows how even trusted media can mislead, revealing the hidden influence of powerful, profit-driven media owners.

In the unpredictable cauldron of post-election 2024, an exclusive Washington Post report sent ripples through international political circles. The story, marked as "exclusive" and published on November 10, revealed that President-elect Donald Trump had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin just days after winning the election. According to unnamed sources, Trump had urged Putin not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine and highlighted America’s military presence in Europe.

It was a stunning piece of news: Trump’s direct engagement with one of America’s principal adversaries, and the implications for U.S. foreign policy were vast. The Post’s article detailed that Trump, speaking from his Florida resort, expressed a keen interest in a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine and had hinted at future conversations. The report referenced Trump’s campaign promises to end the war swiftly, albeit without offering specifics, and pointed out that he had entertained the idea of a deal allo…