Just days before a high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump made an unexpected verbal slip that instantly set social media and news outlets buzzing.
During a press conference on Friday, Trump appeared to accidentally announce that he would be “going to Russia” before quickly correcting himself.
The summit in question is, in fact, scheduled to take place in Alaska on August 15.
The Slip That Got Everyone Talking
“I will see [President of Russia Vladimir] Putin, I’m going to Russia,” Trump initially said, before catching the mistake.
It was a brief lapse, but one that didn’t go unnoticed.
He had been referring to the planned Alaska summit, not a sudden trip to Moscow.
Summit Plans Stay on Track
Despite the mix-up, the White House swiftly reassured the public that nothing had changed regarding the meeting’s location or agenda.
The Alaska talks are set to cover a broad range of geopolitical and security issues between the United States and Russia.
Why This Slip Matters
Although verbal gaffes happen frequently in live political settings, this one touched on a particularly sensitive subject—U.S.-Russia relations.
Given the high stakes and global attention on the Alaska summit, every word from both leaders is under intense scrutiny.
Media and Public Reactions
It didn’t take long for the moment to dominate headlines.
American and international outlets alike highlighted the exchange, using it as a reminder of how even a small slip of the tongue can stir political speculation.
With August 15 fast approaching, the focus now shifts back to the summit itself—where the real political talking points will unfold.
