President Donald Trump is preparing for a whirlwind week in the White House that includes a major announcement on Russia, a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and participation in an AI and energy summit in Pennsylvania. This week marks the one-year anniversary of the first assassination attempt on Trump during the 2024 presidential cycle, which he spent at his home in Bedminster, New Jersey, before attending the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey.
Returning to the White House on Sunday evening, Trump is expected to have a busy schedule of meetings and events. The NATO chief will be in Washington, D.C., on Monday and Tuesday for talks with Trump and other senior officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Details of these meetings have not been disclosed yet. Despite this, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed confidence that Ukraine will see an increase in weapons in the coming days.
Trump plans to attend the Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh, where he aims to focus on energy dominance and the U.S. bid to win the AI race against China. The summit will bring together energy and tech executives to discuss the U.S. power grid and future energy needs. Mike Sommers, CEO and president of the American Petroleum Institute, stated that the U.S. needs to win the artificial intelligence fight and that energy dominance is key to this effort. He also predicted a 25% increase in energy demand over the next seven years, emphasizing the need for U.S. energy production.
The event is expected to attract protesters, and Carnegie Mellon University’s president has encouraged the school community to continue its history of ‘constructively engaging’ with presidencies across the political spectrum. The university president has emphasized the importance of these opportunities for advancing Carnegie Mellon’s mission and impact, while also highlighting its commitment to the nation. The summit represents a significant effort to position the U.S. as a global leader in energy and AI, with Trump’s involvement signaling a strong emphasis on these issues.