Geraldo Rivera, once a fierce Trump critic who even endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024, has shocked viewers with a glowing defense of Trump’s push to pressure Russia into peace talks. Calling the effort “something to be proud of,” Rivera praised Trump’s leadership and downplayed Russia’s strength, a stark reversal from his past denunciations of the former president.
The shift came as Trump’s approval rating hit 54% after his Alaska summit with Putin, boosting speculation that Rivera’s sudden praise may be more about reading the political winds than principle. Once accusing Trump of betraying the Constitution, Rivera now hails him as a global dealmaker — a pivot that has critics calling him opportunistic and supporters saying he’s simply acknowledging Trump’s staying power.
