Trump Reportedly Hesitant to Give Ukraine Tomahawks After Meeting With Zelenskyy

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Episode: Trump Reportedly Hesitant to Give Ukraine Tomahawks After Meeting With Zelenskyy
Date: October 17, 2025
Host: Fox News Podcasts (Lisa Licera, among other correspondents)

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Main Theme and Purpose

This episode delivers a rapid-fire overview of the most significant headlines on October 17, 2025, with a special focus on the evolving situation in Ukraine following President Trump’s meeting with President Zelenskyy, shifting US military aid policy, Middle East developments, legal action regarding National Guard deployments, and several other notable U.S. and international news events.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Hesitance on Arming Ukraine

• Trump and Putin Communication:
  • President Trump confirmed speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, agreeing to meet in Hungary later this month, with a clear call for negotiation:

    “Time to make a deal.” (Lisa Licera, 00:02)

• Meeting with Zelenskyy:
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested long-range Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine’s defense against Russia.
  • Trump expressed a strong desire to avoid escalation and signaled reluctance to provide such weapons:

    “We’d much rather have them not need Tomahawks, would much rather have the war be over.” (President Trump, via correspondent, 00:20)

• Zelenskyy's Response:
  • The meeting was described as productive by Zelenskyy, but he confirmed the U.S. President’s cautious stance:

    “We decided that we don’t speak about it because nobody wants, you know, I mean, this United States doesn’t want escalation.” (Zelenskyy, 00:33)

• Additional Ukraine Topics:
  • Discussions also included potential U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine.

2. Middle East Developments

• Hostages in Gaza:
  • The Israeli military has received the remains of another hostage as negotiations and operations continue.
  • Hamas has stated delays in retrieving more hostages due to destroyed tunnels.
• U.S. and Gaza Policy:
  • Trump’s stance is uncompromising toward Hamas:

    “If they do not disarm, the US will have no choice but to go in, use his words and kill them.”

    • However, Trump also clarified that renewed military actions in Gaza would be expected to come from regional, not U.S., forces. (Reporter, 00:57–01:13)

3. National Guard Deployments & Immigration

• Legal Action in Illinois and Oregon:
  • The administration’s emergency appeal to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago (for immigration enforcement) remains paused by court order.
  • A similar deployment is blocked in Oregon.
    (Reporter: 01:13–01:44)

4. Market Update

• Strong Wall Street performance:
  • “Dow gained 238, the Nasdaq plus 117, the S&P up 34.” (Reporter, 01:49)

5. Notable Crime News

• Massachusetts Residential Facility Incident:
  • A 14-year-old girl is charged after allegedly causing the death of a staff member at Meadow Ridge Academy, a facility for troubled youth.
  • Incident details:
    • The girl tried to leave without permission, resulting in a fatal confrontation.
    • The staff member, Amy Morell, died after being kicked and collapsing.

    “Amy Morell tried to keep a teenage girl from leaving… after a struggle… the 14-year-old girl kicked Morell in the chest… she collapsed but later died after being taken to a hospital…” (Jessica Rosenthal, 02:23)

  • The girl is arraigned for assault and battery causing serious injury.

6. International News — UK Royal Family

• Prince Andrew Steps Back:
  • Prince Andrew relinquishes his royal title amid continued scrutiny stemming from past allegations and his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
    (Reporter, 03:00)

7. U.S. Banking Sector

• Regional Bank Loan Troubles:
  • White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett addresses fraud and bad loans at regional banks, noting large losses and ongoing lawsuits.
  • He emphasizes positive measures:

    “The good news is that we've got really talented, talented, top rock notch people in place cleaning things up right now.” (Kevin Hassett, 03:41)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump (via reporting):

  “We’d much rather have them not need Tomahawks, would much rather have the war be over.” (00:20)

• President Zelenskyy:

  “We decided that we don’t speak about it because nobody wants, you know, I mean, this United States doesn’t want escalation.” (00:33)

• Lisa Licera:

  “Time to make a deal…” (00:02)

• Kevin Hassett:

  “The good news is that we’ve got really talented, talented, top rock notch people in place cleaning things up right now.” (03:41)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Opening & Ukraine/Trump-Putin/Zelenskyy: 00:02–00:44
• Gaza/Israel/Hamas/Trump Policy: 00:44–01:13
• National Guard/Immigration Legal News: 01:13–01:44
• Wall Street Update: 01:49–01:59
• Crime News — Massachusetts Teen Case: 02:15–03:00
• Prince Andrew/Royal Family: 03:00–03:25
• Regional Banks/Bad Loans: 03:25–04:07

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Summary

This news roundup delivers concise yet impactful reporting on President Trump’s reticence to arm Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, ongoing geopolitical tensions from Eastern Europe to the Middle East, and shifting U.S. domestic policy around immigration enforcement. The episode also features a severe youth crime in Massachusetts, financial woes and reforms in U.S. regional banks, and the latest fallout from the UK royal family’s scandals. The tone remains brisk and direct, reflecting Fox News’s trademark style of concise, assertive reporting.

Transcript

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Time to make a deal. I'm Lisa Licera, Fox News. That's what President Trump says he told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call yesterday, where the two agreed to meet in Hungary later this month. Today, he hosted Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has asked for long range missiles to aid in its battle with Russia.

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We'd much rather have them not need Tomahawks, would much rather have the war be over.

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After the meeting ended, Zelensky said it was productive but admitted the president is hesitant to give Ukraine the missiles.

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We decided that we don't speak about it because nobody wants, you know, I mean, this United States doesn't want escalation.

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Zelensky says the two also spoke about security guarantees for Ukraine. The Israeli military has received the remains of another hostage to be returned to from Gaza. This as Hamas says it will not commit to disarm.

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This directly clashes with President Trump's peace plan. And just yesterday President Trump said that if they do not disarm, the US Will have no choice but to go in, use his words and kill them. But he also made clear that any renewed action in Gaza would come from regional powers, not the U.S. fox's Benjamin.

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Hall Hamas had said yesterday it would take longer than expected to retrieve the bodies of hostages, some of which are in tunnels that it says were destroyed by Israel. The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of of National Guard troops in the Chicago area. The emergency appeal coming after a lower court judge paused for at least two weeks the deployment of Guard members from Illinois and Texas to help immigration enforcement. A federal appeals court refused to put that order on hold. A federal judge in Oregon has also temporarily blocked the deployment of National Guard troops there. Wall street with its best week in two months. The Dow gained 238, the Nasdaq plus 117 the S&P up 34. America is listening to Fox.

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A 14 year old girl in Massachusetts is facing charges after allegedly killing a staff member at a residential facility for troubled kids.

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Officials at Meadow Ridge Academy in Swansea say 53 year old staff member Amy Morell tried to keep a teenage girl from leav leaving the facility without permission Wednesday evening after a struggle. The 14 year old girl kicked Morel in the chest. She collapsed but later died after being taken to a hospital, the school said in a statement. They extend their heartfelt condolences Amy's family, and that support services and resources are being provided to students and staff. Meadowbridge Academy is a boarding school for kids and young adults with mental health and behavioral issues. The girl has been arraigned in juvenile court on a charge of assault and battery causing serious injury. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News Britain's Prince Andrew.

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Says he's giving up his royal title and his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines, saying the continued accusations about him distract from the work of his brother, King Charles. Excerpts of a posthumous book written by Epstein accused her. Virginia Giuffre accused Andrew of having sex with her when she was just 17. A Trump administration official says people are committed to cleaning up bad loans at some regional banks.

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White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett tell FBN's Maria Bartiromo the administration is working now on the issues that resulted in regional banks holding bad loans. Salt Lake City based Zions Bancorp says it will take a large loss and is accusing some borrowers of fraud. The loans were originated by its California bank and Trust subsidiary. Phoenix based Western alliance says it is suing a borrower, accusing it of fraud. Hassett says the issues that resulted in the situation go back to the previous administration. The good news is that we've got really talented, talented, top rock notch people in place cleaning things up right now. Hassett also says the banking sector has ample reserve.

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Fox's Jenny Casola, I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.