Oops! Trump’s Secret Words on Putin Caught on Open Mic, Clip Storms Online

International News: A day after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump returned to Washington for a high-level discussion with European leaders at the White House. What was expected to be a routine diplomatic meeting turned dramatic even before it began. Trump’s microphone, which had been left open, picked up a private remark he whispered to French President Emmanuel Macron. The comment immediately spread, creating debate both in political circles and on social media.

Remark That Sparked Attention

As leaders were gathering, Trump leaned toward Macron and quietly spoke about Putin. Because the microphone was still live, everyone nearby heard his words. In the viral clip now circulating widely, Trump was heard saying, “I think he wants to make a deal. He wants to do this deal for me. Do you understand what that means? Sounds strange, doesn’t it?”

The short remark, though informal, gave a glimpse into Trump’s view that Putin may be ready for negotiations—possibly with him playing a central role.

European Leaders at the Meeting

The White House meeting, held on Monday, was attended by leaders from seven European nations and NATO. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was present along with French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. The session was seen as an important step in exploring ways to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump Shares His View Publicly

ATrump later spoke about the issue on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that the leaders were hopeful about the chances of reaching a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Trump highlighted that the discussions pointed towards progress and that efforts were underway to bring the conflict closer to resolution.

Zelensky Signals Readiness for Dialogue

One of the key outcomes of the day was the signal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he is ready to meet Putin directly. Preparations are now being explored for a trilateral meeting involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. If successful, this would mark the first direct encounter between Putin and Zelensky since the war began.

Broader Significance

The open-mic moment may have been unplanned, but it has added a new dimension to the ongoing debate over how quickly peace talks can begin. Trump’s remark suggests that he believes Putin is willing to negotiate under his watch. For many observers, the possibility of a three-way dialogue offers a rare opening in a conflict that has dragged on for years.