Many Alaskans recognize the importance of the Trump-Putin meeting

By Hannah Flor

Published August 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT

While Trump and Putin met Friday inside the gates of Anchorage's military base, life outside rolled on much as usual. Even as the routines stayed the same, folks still had plenty to say about the summit.

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