Donald Trump
President, United States
Decisions from the two weeks to 13 October 2026
11 October 2026
Announces energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed an 'energy ceasefire'. He also announced a partial ceasefire in Ukraine. Zelenskyy said the deal was 'news to me'. [1] [2]
Trump announced a ceasefire Zelenskyy called 'news to me', with no evidence and no clear problem solved.
Instead: I would have secured verified agreement from Zelenskyy and Putin before announcing any energy ceasefire.
9 October 2026
Agrees deal with Putin on Russian diesel exports
Trump agreed a deal with Putin for Russia to release diesel onto the global market. He announced the deal, and Zelensky called it a 'gift to Putin'. [1] [2]
Trump's diesel deal with Putin lacked evidence and provoked Zelensky's 'gift to Putin' charge, serving Trump's interests over Ukraine.
Instead: I would have demanded concessions for Ukraine, not released Russian diesel as a gift to Putin.
1 October 2026
Threatens diesel export ban, prompting G7 release
Trump threatened an export ban as the US pressured Europe to release diesel reserves. After the threat, the G7 said it would release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel. [1] [2]
Trump's export-ban threat pressured the G7 into releasing 100 million barrels, but it cited no evidence and chased the news cycle.
Instead: I would have pursued the 100 million barrel release through verified diplomacy, not a disproportionate export-ban threat.
30 September 2026
Issues executive order mandating 'super intelligence' shift
Trump issued an executive order mandating a shift to 'super intelligence'. The order rebranded 'artificial intelligence' as 'superintelligence'. [1] [2]
Trump's order rebranded artificial intelligence as 'superintelligence' without evidence, failing to address any real problem and risking gross overreach.
Instead: I would have funded concrete AI safety standards, not renamed artificial intelligence by executive order.