Murdoch Editorial Boards Caution Trump Against Proposed Summit with Putin and Xi
The New York Post and Wall Street Journal warn that a meeting with the Russian and Chinese leaders could destabilize the Republican Party and damage U.S. alliances.
Both The New York Post and The Wall Street Journal, editorial boards affiliated with Rupert Murdoch, have cautioned Donald Trump against accepting a proposed summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The potential meeting, reportedly suggested by Putin to focus on ending the war in Ukraine, is slated to occur next month at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China.
The New York Post’s editorial board, typically supportive of Trump, warned that the former president “would blow up the Republican Party” if he agreed to the summit, which it dubbed a “Yalta 2.” The editorial argued that Trump would be “volunteering to be outnumbered by our determined foes” and that such a move would trigger internal rebellion within the GOP, potentially harming its midterm election prospects and handing Democrats significant advantages.
Similarly, The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board expressed concerns that Trump's engagement with Putin and Xi could undermine alliances. The board suggested that a triumvirate seeking to divide the world into spheres of influence would damage America's credibility as an ally and weaken the existing network of relationships, from NATO to Pacific allies, that helps deter aggression and maintain peace.
Trump has indicated openness to meeting with both leaders but has suggested that denuclearization should be the primary focus of any discussion.