Washington, D.C., August 16, 2025 — In a recent interview on Salem News Channel’s Wilkow! with Andrew Wilkow, Nestpoint’s Director of Government Affairs and Global Strategies, Tim Phillips, provided in-depth analysis of President Trump’s historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Phillips framed the negotiations against the backdrop of what he called “a Democrat war” — a conflict that began during the Biden-Clinton years due to what he described as “utter weakness” on the global stage. “It would never have happened if President Trump had won reelection in 2021,” Phillips asserted, emphasizing that Americans recognize the failure in their gut.

At the same time, Phillips highlighted the strategic leverage President Trump brings to the table. He explained that if Russia continues to isolate itself economically from the United States, it risks cementing its role as a “junior league partner under China’s thumb.” According to Phillips, both Trump and Putin understand this dynamic, giving the U.S. president a unique advantage. “President Trump knows that, and Putin knows that,” he said. “That leverage will shape the negotiations.”

Phillips also stressed the president’s personal drive for peace, particularly after surviving an assassination attempt. “He really does want to stop the killing,” Phillips said, pointing to recent Trump-brokered deals between Armenia and Azerbaijan as evidence of his ability to deliver results where others have failed. “He’s serious about being a peacemaker — not just for America’s strategic benefit, but because he feels called to it.”

Throughout the discussion, Phillips underscored Nestpoint’s commitment to bringing clarity to complex international negotiations. His insights reflected Nestpoint’s deep engagement at the intersection of policy, markets, and global security.

This interview originally aired on SNC and can be watched here.

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