Trump Mistakes Alaska for Russia Ahead Putin Meeting

President Donald Trump mistakenly claimed he was traveling to Russia for an upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, when in fact the meeting is scheduled to take place in Alaska. The error drew widespread ridicule on social media, with some users speculating whether it was a simple blunder or indicative of Trump's intentions toward Putin, including joking suggestions about returning Alaska to Russia. The White House responded to inquiries by dismissively referencing "Trump derangement syndrome" without addressing the mistake directly. In a separate but related context, Trump declared a "public safety emergency" in Washington, D.C., despite statistics showing violent crime had fallen significantly in recent years, and ordered a federal takeover of the city’s police force along with deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops. Critics note that while Trump cited crime concerns in the capital, other U.S. cities with far higher violent crime rates did not face similar federal interventions. These developments highlight ongoing controversies around Trump's handling of domestic security and diplomatic engagements.