Trump Meets Zelenskyy And Netanyahu, TPS Update, Political Corruption

July 28, 2026

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President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for separate meetings on Tuesday, following a memorial service for the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Graham, a tenacious advocate for both Ukraine and Israel who had the president’s ear, leaves a void that these leaders are now forced to fill themselves. The meetings come at a fraught moment, with Trump pursuing an exit from the conflict in Iran that does not align with Israel’s war aims, and with Zelensky trying to make the case for continued U.S. support against Russia.

The day’s other major developments include the looming threat of deportation for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians legally in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status, and new research from the Brennan Center showing that while huge majorities of Americans see corruption as a problem in politics, voters are deeply divided on how much they care — and whether President Trump’s business dealings represent a problem or just good business.

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1 (00:02) **Trump Meets Zelenskyy and Netanyahu** - President Trump is meeting separately with the two world leaders at the White House, with their presence also honoring the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
2 (06:05) **TPS Update: Haitians and Syrians Face Deportation** - Hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians in the U.S. legally on Temporary Protected Status could face deportation, with no official word from immigration authorities.
3 (09:49) **Political Corruption: Voters Divided on Trump's Business Dealings** - New research from the Brennan Center shows huge majorities of Americans say corruption is a problem, with President Trump's investments a key factor.
4 Standout Quotes
5 (13:20) "He's a true businessman. What can I say?" - Todd, a Trump voter, dismissing concerns about self-dealing.
6 (13:05) "For me, when I see that the first thing that comes to my mind is abuse of power." - Bavana, a swing voter, on Trump's investments.
7 Mentioned Resources

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Guests on this episode

Franco Ordoñez Mara Liasson

Show Notes

President Trump is meeting with two world leaders separately at the White House on Tuesday. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu are seeking Trump’s support amid ongoing conflicts. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians and thousands of Syrians who are in the U.S. legally are facing deportation. And new research shows that an increasing number of Americans say corruption is a problem in politics.

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(0:00) Introduction
(01:57) Trump Meets Zelenskyy And Netanyahu
(05:59) TPS Update
(09:43) Political Corruption

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