Why is Trump’s team coaching Putin on how to deal with the president?


Author: Sky News November 26, 2025 Duration: 25:15
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Why is Trump’s team coaching Putin on how to deal with the president?

It's Thanksgiving season in the White House. Trump is pardoning turkeys... all while the US waits to hear from Russia on the latest iteration of the Ukraine peace plan.

This, as Bloomberg reports that Trump's foreign affairs fixer Steve Witkoff has been advising the Russians on how to appeal to the president.

And the effects of Trump's "drill, baby drill" policy come into view. California braces itself for mass oil drilling off its coast.

You can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel. Watch Martha’s piece from California here.

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