PUTIN TESTS TRUMP WITH HIGH-STAKES MINERAL DEAL – IS THIS A TRAP?
Russia dangles rare earth riches – but at what cost?
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Russia just threw a geopolitical curveball, offering the U.S. access to critical rare earth minerals—but the deal comes with a catch.
Putin’s proposal undercuts Ukraine, challenges Trump’s negotiations with Zelensky, and forces Washington into a make-or-break decision. Accepting the deal means legitimizing Russian-occupied Ukrainian land, while rejecting it could push Russia deeper into China’s arms. Is this an economic breakthrough—or a Kremlin trap?
Meanwhile, Trump’s crypto summit, war on the deep state, and battle with the D.C. swamp continue. Elon Musk shakes up Washington, Zelensky faces backlash, and the border crisis sees historic lows.
Washington is at a crossroads—and Trump holds the pen that will rewrite global power dynamics. Let’s dive in.
Putin’s Power Play: Russia Offers U.S. Access to Rare Earth Minerals—But at What Cost?
Russian President Vladimir Putin just made an offer the United States might find hard to refuse—but impossible to accept. On February 24, 2025, Putin proposed a business deal granting American companies access to Russia’s vast rare earth mineral reserves, including mines in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories. The move is a bold attempt to lure the U.S. into economic cooperation with Moscow, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Putin emphasized that Russia possesses significantly larger reserves of rare earth metals than Ukraine and is ready to collaborate with American companies. The offer includes potential partnerships in Siberian aluminum production, particularly in Krasnoyarsk, where Rusal, a major Russian aluminum producer, operates. He framed this as a mutually beneficial opportunity, positioning Russia as an indispensable player in the global supply chain for these critical resources.
The timing of Putin’s proposal is no accident. The offer directly intersects with President Trump’s well-documented interest in securing Ukraine’s mineral wealth. Recent reports indicated that negotiations between the U.S. and Ukraine regarding mineral access were nearing completion. Now, Putin is essentially undercutting Ukraine, presenting himself as the better dealmaker—while legitimizing Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian land.
What makes this deal even more provocative is that Putin explicitly included Russian-controlled Ukrainian territories in the offer. By doing so, he’s challenging the U.S. to either legitimize Russian territorial claims or walk away from an economically tempting opportunity. Discussed during a high-level meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, the proposal signals Putin’s belief that Trump’s business-first foreign policy approach could lead to unexpected cooperation.
This is more than a simple trade deal—it’s a strategic power play. If the U.S. engages, it risks normalizing Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory. If it refuses, Russia could turn to China or other global competitors to further isolate the U.S. from critical rare earth supply chains. Either way, Putin is forcing America into a high-stakes decision—one that could redefine the geopolitical landscape for years to come.
Will the U.S. take the bait? Or is this Putin’s latest move in a grander chess game designed to weaken Western unity? The clock is ticking.
Border Victory: Illegal Crossings Hit Historic Lows
Illegal immigration has plummeted to a record low, with just 8,326 illegal entries recorded in February—the lowest in U.S. history. Trump’s strict enforcement policies, border wall expansion, and military deployments have sealed off the border, reversing the mass influx seen under Biden.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem declared, “The invasion of our country is over”, while the Pentagon announced more military units will reinforce the southern border. With deportations ramping up and penalties increasing, the message is clear: illegal entry into the U.S. is no longer an option. 🔗 Read more
Trump’s Spending War Begins – But the Swamp Won’t Go Quietly
Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has begun slashing wasteful spending, targeting redundant programs, inflated contracts, and bureaucratic bloat. But the deep state is fighting back, with government agencies slow-walking compliance and Democrats pushing lawsuits to block cuts.
Musk’s team has already cut billions in waste, but the swamp won’t go down without a fight. With unions, bureaucrats, and establishment politicians rallying to protect the status quo, Trump’s war on spending is just beginning. 🔗 Read more
Musk: Trump’s Cabinet is the Most Revolutionary Since 1776
Elon Musk told Joe Rogan that Trump’s cabinet might be the most revolutionary since America’s founding, calling it a “government shake-up unlike anything we’ve ever seen”.
Musk praised Trump’s picks—outsiders, reformers, and business leaders—not career politicians, saying this administration is "burning down the old system" to bring efficiency and accountability back to government. The comment sent shockwaves through Washington, with critics calling it dangerous and supporters celebrating it as long overdue. 🔗 Read more
No Free Speech in the UK? – British PM claims otherwise, but arrests for social media posts say different. 🔗 Read more
House GOP to Erase BLM Plaza – Republicans push to remove the D.C. landmark, calling it anti-American. 🔗 Read more
Zelensky’s Negotiation Disaster – Trump crushed him, allies are rethinking support, and Ukraine is losing ground. 🔗 Read more
Pentagon Deploys Stryker Troops to Border
Trump orders military reinforcements—a Stryker Brigade Combat Team is now heading to the southern border.
Goal: Achieve “100% operational control” over illegal crossings for the first time in U.S. history. 🔗 Read more
DOGE Cuts Keep Coming – Bureaucrats on Notice
128 contracts canceled yesterday alone—$60M in taxpayer savings.
Total terminated contracts now surpass 3,000—including a $3.5M contract for “larval fish monitoring” deemed pointless. 🔗 Read more
NIH Grants Canceled – No More Taxpayer Cash for Woke Research
$10.9M in grants axed, including:
❌ $1.7M for China’s “Health & Retirement Study” in Beijing.
❌ $142K to expand gender-affirming care via telehealth.
❌ $1.3M for “transforming health for gender-diverse young adults.”
❌ $400K to study “minority stress” and alcohol consumption.
❌ $241K for a transgender relationship intervention study.
🔥 DOGE keeps slashing waste. Bureaucrats keep panicking. More cuts coming. 🚀
1. Trump to Host First-Ever White House Crypto Summit
President Trump is set to hold a historic cryptocurrency summit at the White House, bringing together industry leaders, financial experts, and policymakers to discuss the future of crypto in the U.S. economy.
With crypto regulation in the spotlight, Trump aims to position the U.S. as a leader in digital assets, reversing Biden-era hostility toward the industry. The summit is expected to push for pro-crypto policies, innovation, and economic freedom. 🔗 Read more
2. Trump Takes on the Deep State in the Oval Office
In his Oval Office confrontation with Zelenskyy, Trump didn’t just challenge Ukraine’s leadership—he took on the entire foreign policy establishment, aka “The Blob.”
For decades, the D.C. bureaucracy has dictated foreign policy, but Trump’s no-nonsense approach is upending that system. By forcing Ukraine to negotiate peace instead of relying on endless U.S. support, Trump is taking back control from the deep-state war machine. 🔗 Read more
3. Rubio: “Zelensky Owes Trump an Apology” for Oval Office Fiasco
Secretary of State Marco Rubio slammed Zelensky, saying he owes Trump an apology for his disrespectful behavior in the White House.
Rubio blasted Ukraine’s leader for acting entitled to U.S. aid and refusing to acknowledge America’s generosity. As Trump pushes for negotiated peace, Rubio made it clear: “The U.S. is not Ukraine’s piggy bank.” 🔗 Read more
“Putin is playing chess. The question is: does Washington know the next move?”
— A senior Trump administration official on the Russia-U.S. rare earth deal
Trump is remaking America’s alliances, rewriting economic rules, and forcing the deep state to fight for its survival. With Musk running government like a business, bureaucrats losing power, and foreign leaders realizing Trump won’t play their games, we are watching history unfold.
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~ Scott 🇺🇸
It isn't a deal- Putin at anytime can renege, can arrest foreign partner executives & worse- hold indefinitely, doesn't have long to live...