I finally figured out just what Trump was up to.... He used his "standard business tactic " on the Ukraine, and got angry when it didn't work.
Here is how Trump operates.... 1. he sees an opportunity. The war with russia fitted the requirements here,
2 . He sees a solution.... giving lots to Putin was an easy solution.
3. He has a "meeting" of various heavyweights, to which the hapless victim is not invited... The purpose of this meeting is to put the victim in his place.
4.He unveils his solution to the victim,and it is often accepted. Well it often worked on contractors who Trump employed,