Well, here we go again. In his 26th week back in the driver’s seat, President Donald J. Trump is gearing up for what’s shaping up to be another fast-paced, high-impact, politically-charged week—and boy, is it a stark contrast to the nap-inducing policies and mumbling pressers we got used to under the last guy.
Trump’s schedule this week includes a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, a high-profile summit in Pennsylvania centered on America’s race for AI dominance, and—because he never stops—the tease of a “major announcement” on Russia. Yep, that’s Trump: headline machine, like it or not.
Now, let’s talk about timing. July 13 wasn’t just another summer Saturday—it marked the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt on Trump during the 2024 campaign. Remember that? Most media outlets barely whispered about it back then—certainly not with the reverence they dish out any time a Democrat stubs their toe—but here we are a year later.
Trump spent the day at Bedminster, likely surrounded by people who understand both loyalty and threat assessment, before heading to the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey with Melania. Presidential? Maybe. Classic Trump? Absolutely.
As of Sunday night, he’s back in the White House and already diving into what could be a game-changing week for foreign policy and energy. The NATO meetings should be interesting, especially given Trump’s latest position that the U.S. is selling arms to NATO allies to send to Ukraine. Not giving. Selling.
Radical concept: allies actually paying their way for once. And it’s not just talk—he’s meeting with not only Rutte but also Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In other words, grown-ups who understand that Putin isn’t going to be stopped by strongly worded tweets.
Of course, you’ve got Lindsey Graham dropping breadcrumbs on “Face the Nation,” talking about a record influx of weapons heading to Ukraine and hinting that Trump is maneuvering Putin toward the negotiation table. Imagine that—real foreign policy strategy instead of empty platitudes about “norms” and “international consensus.” It’s almost like leadership, isn’t it?
And if the developing bromance between Trump and Rutte weren’t strange enough already, we now have reports that the NATO chief referred to Trump as “daddy” over his Middle East policy. You read that right—daddy. The same Trump the legacy media spent years painting as a diplomatic pariah now seems to be the only one in the room who can keep NATO in line and China on edge.
And yes, he’s once again teasing a major announcement on Russia. Could be about sanctions, could be a carrot to get Putin to the table, or it could just be another well-timed media bait to keep the headlines humming. Either way, Trump plays chess while most of Washington is still trying to figure out how to open the box.
“I always hang up and say, well that was a nice phone call, and then missiles into Kyiv or some other city.”
President Donald Trump answered questions about talking to Vladimir Putin at a news conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. pic.twitter.com/uBlSeZ7d6d
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) July 14, 2025
US President Donald Trump threatens punish Russia by imposing 100% tariff if Russia doesn’t end the war in 50 days. Trump said this during his meeting with NATO leader Mark Rutte at the White House. #tariff #trump #russia #US #ukraine #war #tradewar #cnbctv18digital #putin… pic.twitter.com/y67gnYPnD1
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Then there’s Tuesday’s summit in Pittsburgh—hosted by none other than Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Dave McCormick—where Trump will spotlight America’s energy future and its battle to dominate AI. You know, actual priorities that involve keeping the lights on and our tech edge intact, instead of obsessing over pronouns and which alphabet acronym group needs its own federal grant. The event is expected to draw both supporters and—shock of all shocks—protesters, but Trump’s never been one to shy away from the noise.
API CEO Mike Sommers laid it out pretty clearly: energy demand is about to spike 25% over the next seven years, and the smart move—the American move—is to produce it here at home. Not in Venezuela. Not in China. Right here, where jobs, security, and innovation actually mean something.
Even Carnegie Mellon’s president tried to strike a balanced tone, urging the campus community to “constructively engage” with the Trump administration. Translation: “We know half of you want to chain yourselves to a statue, but please try not to burn anything down.”
Trump says NATO will buy American weapons, and they will be fully paid for by – NATO. The U.S. will pay zero.
We will not be paying for weapons for Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/sPuorAjma8
— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) July 14, 2025
Bottom line? While the left is still trying to decide which bathroom sign offends them this week, Trump’s out here running a global game of 4D chess—racking up foreign policy wins, pushing American energy independence, and making it clear that the United States intends to lead the AI revolution. Whether you love him or love to hate him, one thing is certain: Trump isn’t slowing down, and neither is the agenda that got him back in office.
