Trump described how Steve Witkoff went to meet with Vladimir Putin even though the two had never met before, noting that he personally arranged the meeting.

He said he checked in after it started and was told Witkoff was still inside, assuming it would be brief. An hour passed, then several more, prompting him to ask aides to have Witkoff call as soon as the meeting ended so he could find out what was happening.

The talks ultimately lasted about four hours — something Trump highlighted as evidence of Witkoff’s skill, calling it “talent.”