On the Trump - Putin Summit in Anchorage, August 15, 2025

Today in Anchorage the world’s eyes are on us as President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin meet to discuss the fate of Ukraine. Although President Trump has lowered expectations by referring to the summit as a mere “listening exercise,” there is anxiety that illegitimate concessions might be made to Russia that may affect our state, such as access to our rare earth minerals or to oil in the Bering Sea. On March 5, 2025, I gave a speech on the House Floor about the leader of Russia and attempts to normalize him. I, Rep. Andrew Gray, stand by my words. Here is that speech.