Morning Jolt: An Inconsequential Photo-Op of a Summit

On the menu today: a skeptical look at what, if anything, actually changed after President Biden met with Vladimir Putin in Geneva; Democrats might finally be making their peace with voter-identification requirements; Kyle Smith reads the Hunter Biden memoir; and some unexpected good news on the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Biden's Pointless Summit

President Biden said of his meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Switzerland, "I did what I came to do.” Which was what, exactly?

The joint statement that emerged from the meeting emphasized the mutual desire for "strategic stability." Stability means maintaining the status quo, and right now, the status quo is good for Vladimir Putin. His regime is more oppressive than ever ...

WITH JIM GERAGHTY June 17 2021 WITH JIM GERAGHTY June 17 2021 An Inconsequential Photo-Op of a Summit On the menu today: a skeptical look at what, if anything, actually changed after President Biden met with Vladimir Putin in Geneva; Democrats might finally be making their peace with voter-identification requirements; Kyle Smith reads the Hunter Biden memoir; and some unexpected good news on the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations. Biden's Pointless Summit President Biden said of his meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Switzerland, "I did what I came to do.” Which was what, exactly? The joint statement that emerged from the meeting emphasized the mutual desire for "strategic stability." Stability means maintaining the status quo, and right now, the status quo is good for Vladimir Putin. His regime is more oppressive than ever ...   READ MORE

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