Betrayal? Outrage erupts as Trump reportedly makes secret Alaska natural resource offer to Putin
Even though the idea hasn't been confirmed yet, critics and former lawmakers have already voiced their anger on social media. With tensions in the Arctic and Ukraine at an all-time high, the reported plan could change US-Russia relations in ways that many Americans would not like.
The proposal is unverified, but it has gotten a lot of attention from political opponents, who are worried about US sovereignty, Arctic security, and long-term strategic risks.Online outrage has been triggered by a report that President Donald Trump is getting ready to provide Russian President Vladimir Putin with financial incentives, such as granting him access to natural resources off the coast of Alaska, to persuade him to end the war in Ukraine. In order to help facilitate a ceasefire and peace deal, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is investigating the economic compromises the United States can make with Russia, according to the Daily Telegraph.
These include providing Putin with an opportunity to access natural resources in the Bering Strait between Alaska and the eastern coast of Russia, as well as the rare earth minerals in the Ukrainian territories that Moscow partially controls, as per a report by Newsweek.
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No confirmation has been provided that such a proposal is being considered. A White House statement that the Telegraph cited said the administration would not comment "on deliberative conversations that may or may not be happening."However, the idea of granting Russian interests access to Alaska's natural resources has angered social media users. Adam Kinzinger, a former GOP representative and Trump critic, wrote on X, "Let's see republicans defend this."The Bering Strait, which separates Alaska from Russia's Far East, is thought to have a lot of untapped resources. This makes it a key part of Arctic strategy. Ukraine, on the other hand, has large lithium deposits that are important for making batteries around the world. These deposits are currently partially controlled by Russia.The Bering Strait is important for Arctic navigation and fishing, besides its oil and gas potential. Any deal to explore together would have big effects on geopolitics, giving Russia economic and strategic power in a region where the U.S., Canada, and other Arctic nations are already fighting for control.The Telegraph said that Trump wants to meet Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, for direct talks. There may be a follow-up meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. But the White House wouldn't say anything because it doesn't talk about "deliberative conversations."The response was quick. Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican congressman, blasted the idea on X, saying, "Let's see Republicans defend this." Some people said Trump was hurting U.S. sovereignty.
🚨BREAKING: Donald Trump will offer Vladimir Putin rare earth minerals as an economic incentive as per the Telegraph.Trump plans to offer to open up Alaska's natural resources to Russia and lift American sanctions on Russia's aviation industry.
Another key element of the… — CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) August 14, 2025 There has been a backlash against the idea of Russia using resources so near the US mainland.The reported proposal also caused anxiety in other X users.Amy Coplan, an X user, wrote, "No, no, & no! It's not Trump's place to offer Alaska's resources, just as it's not his place to offer any of Ukraine! He's neither a king nor an emperor."
No, no, & no!It's not Trump's place to offer Alaska's resources, just as it's not his place to offer any of Ukraine!He's neither a king nor an emperor.
Why does Trump so often submit to Putin? Why is he so easily manipulated? It's highly embarrassing. It seems that, among… — Amy Coplan (@amycoplan) August 14, 2025 X user MM wrote, "If true, under no circumstance can this be allowed. The president does not own America's resources. PERIOD."
Americans, are you ok with offering Alaskan natural resources to russia? 🤯https://t.co/FTxLqt16fo pic.twitter.com/tJ483QvzMm — Kate from Kharkiv (@BohuslavskaKate) August 13, 2025 In favor of Ukraine "Americans, are you ok with offering Alaskan natural resources to russia?", was the post made by Kharkiv-based X user Kate, as per a report by Newsweek.Experts also shared their perspectives. The presidents should talk about the surrounding strategic region in Anchorage, according to Andreas Østhagen of the Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Oslo, who said that the presidents could discuss topics of mutual interest like fishing, oil and gas exploration, and the development of the Northern Sea route, as per a report by Newsweek.According to him, cooperative exploration might be taken into consideration in common regions such as the Chukchi Sea, which is located north of the Bering Strait. He warned that it could conflict with the sanctions that Trump has already threatened.According to London Business School economics professor Richard Portes, sanctions have rocked Russia's economy, and Trump may use more severe measures as leverage over Putin.The argument comes at a time when Russia's economy is getting worse, with its federal budget deficit growing and its labor shortages getting worse. Critics say that giving Putin resource deals would be a strategic win for him at a time when sanctions are working.Thousands of people are expected to protest in Anchorage before Friday's meeting, showing how politically charged the proposal has become, as per a report by Newsweek.Is Donald Trump truly offering Alaska's resources to Russia?The report is unverified, and the White House has not confirmed this proposal.What makes the idea so controversial?Critics say it jeopardizes US sovereignty and may strengthen Russia's Arctic influence.
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