Edith Hejberg
Former New York Times journalist turned Kremlin pundit John Varoli accused Trump of losing his grip on reality
As U.S.–Russia relations plunge to new lows, Moscow has pivoted to a new strategy: attacking President Trump’s mental fitness.
Kremlin-aligned broadcasters have ramped up personal attacks, mocking what they claim is his “deteriorating health” in response to his hardening stance on Russia.
Trump Slams Putin Over Ukraine: “A Lot of Bulls***”
The fallout began after Trump accused Vladimir Putin for stalling peace talks with Ukraine. Expressing deep frustration, he labelled Putin’s rhetoric “a lot of bulls***” and said he was “disappointed” in Russia’s continued aggression, even as he pushed forward with new military aid to Kyiv.
Washington Rolls Out Tariffs and Arms Package
In a bid to pressure Putin, the U.S. has announced a fresh weapons deal for Ukraine and threatened sweeping secondary tariffs on Russian trade.
The message from the White House is clear: get serious about peace, or face economic isolation.
Putin Digs In—Unimpressed by Trump’s Ultimatums
Despite the growing pressure, Putin has remained defiant. Kremlin officials and Russian state media have dismissed Trump’s warnings and shown no intention of shifting their strategy on Ukraine, triggering a fierce war of rhetoric on both sides.
Russian Commentator Says Trump’s “Health Is Drastically Worsening”
Former New York Times journalist turned Kremlin pundit John Varoli accused Trump of losing his grip on reality.
Speaking on state broadcaster Solovyov Live, Varoli claimed Trump “has truly lost his mind,” citing slurred speech and erratic decision-making as supposed signs of cognitive decline.
Melania Trump’s Influence Becomes Kremlin Fodder
Russian commentators seized on Trump’s admission that Melania questioned his optimism about a call with Putin.
She reminded him that Russia had just launched new missile strikes, prompting Varoli to mock Trump for relying on his wife’s geopolitical instincts.
Kremlin Media Casts Trump as Delusional and Confused
Russian outlets are now portraying Trump as confused and incoherent, pointing to his apparent contradictions and emotional outbursts.
Solovyov’s network suggested these are signs that Trump “doesn’t understand what is going on” in Ukraine or beyond.
Russia Responds with Thinly Veiled Threats
Alongside the personal attacks, Russian officials have responded with ominous warnings. Solovyov himself issued a stark threat, saying that if the U.S. didn’t respect Moscow, it could face “the most terrifying enemy you’ve ever known”—a not-so-subtle reference to Russia’s nuclear arsenal.
Trump Urges Ukraine to Hit Back—Even “Bomb Moscow”
In a dramatic shift, Trump has reportedly encouraged Ukraine to take the fight directly to Russia, even suggesting they consider striking Moscow if pushed further. This marks a new level of confrontation in the conflict’s rhetoric.
From Political Spat to Personal Feud
What began as a diplomatic clash has morphed into a deeply personal battle between Trump and Putin. With mutual accusations, insults, and threats now dominating headlines, the stakes have never been higher and the path to de-escalation more uncertain.
