Trump is being played, but Putin is the one doing the playing.

Every move on the global chessboard shows it. While Trump thinks he’s calling the shots, Putin has been setting the board, moving the pieces, and waiting for Trump to fall into traps.

It’s not about strength — it’s about strategy. Trump thrives on headlines, ego boosts, and instant wins. Putin thrives on patience, manipulation, and long-term power plays. One chases applause; the other chases control.

The danger isn’t that Trump doesn’t see the game.
The danger is that he doesn’t even realize he is the game.