Commentator Liz Peek described former President Trump’s recent diplomatic moves as a “tour de force,” highlighting his swift coordination of European leaders at the White House to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Peek argued that neither Russia nor Ukraine can win the conflict, and credited Trump with pushing for serious negotiations aimed at stopping the bloodshed.
The discussion also touched on Peek’s latest op-ed, in which she criticized the Smithsonian Institution for what she called an excessive focus on race and racism under the Biden administration. According to Peek, the mission of the Smithsonian’s 21 museums, libraries, and the National Zoo has shifted away from celebrating American achievements and toward identity-driven narratives. She said Trump intends to “de-woke” the institution, emphasizing American exceptionalism, innovation, and historic victories—particularly as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
