Podcasters and activists on alleged Witkoff–Yusikoff memo and the Wall Street Journal leak

Megatrends (radio/podcast) · December 19, 2025

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Summary

On Megatrends, host Pat Faye and guests described a leaked memo they called the Witkoff–Yusikoff memo and alleged it reflected a Russian plan to influence U.S. policy; the program framed these as allegations and urged investigations.

Host Pat Faye and guests discussed reporting about a leaked document the show referred to as the "Witkoff–Yusikoff memo," which they described as a set of talking points that, in the guests' presentation, would have asked then-President Trump to accept a plan that critics say would cede Ukrainian territory. Pat Faye characterized the leak and related conversations as evidence of Russian influence operations, saying, "Witkoff committed treason," and urged that the matter deserved criminal investigation by federal authorities.

Guests and the host repeatedly framed their comments as allegations about improper coordination, citing selective leaks to the Wall Street Journal and asserting that the documents showed efforts to shape U.S. diplomacy. Michael Udanin and other participants argued that the memo and the public reaction exposed weaknesses in U.S. alliances and decision-making. The program repeatedly contrasted the experience and sophistication it attributed to Vladimir Putin with the hosts’ depiction of Trump’s lack of diplomatic experience.

The segment included strong language and political judgments from the host and guests; the program did not record formal legal findings or present court documents proving criminal conduct during the segment. Statements that referred to possible treason, coordination or indictable offenses are presented in the program as allegations and commentary, not judicial determinations. The discussion also referenced recent and prior media coverage (Wall Street Journal) and legal actors (Special Counsel Jack Smith) as part of the public record cited by speakers.

Next steps mentioned by participants were public pressure, media follow-up and potential investigations; no formal governmental action was taken on the show.