Rinkevics reported that Trump had kind words about Latvia and the work on strengthening defense. Trump said, "We will protect against bad guys." "Thank you, Mr. President, for your hospitality and support!" the host of the White House sincerely thanked the host of the Riga Castle. As part of the high-level week of the UN General Assembly, there was a brief conversation and photo session with U.S. President Donald Trump. As [reported](https://bb.lv/statja/politika/2026/10/01/neozidanno-rinkevic-vyskazalsia-za-dialog-s-putinym-no-s-odnim-usloviem) by **bb.lv**, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics stated that he does not oppose contacts with the Kremlin. However, he put forward one fundamental condition.
