Putin ‘has Trump’s number’ and still sees him ‘as an asset’, says Fiona Hill

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[–]GuyWhite 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

The Guardian has mislabeled that hit piece as “news.” It should be labeled “opinion” as it is nothing more than someone’s speculation.

[–]ActuallyNot[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

There's facts there too, as well as the expert opinion. And not all the opinions are in the nature of a hit piece.

Trump and Putin have been entangled on the world stage ever since Trump entered US politics in 2015, amid warnings of Russian interference in American elections.

Fact

In 2018, Trump was widely criticised for a subservient display at a summit with Putin in Helsinki.

Fact

In 2019 a special counsel investigation of Russian election interference and links between Trump and Moscow ended with multiple indictments and extensive evidence of attempted obstruction by Trump but no proof of collusion.

This is the Trump talking point and wrong. There was plenty of collusion:https://www.politico.com/trump-russia-ties-scandal-guide/timeline-of-events

Mueller considered Trump out of scope, and his children it would be difficult to prove intent: Mueller Confirms: Don Jr. Was Too Stupid to Collude

Widely seen as an aspiring autocrat, Trump regularly praises Putin and other authoritarian leaders.

Fact.

In New Hampshire last week, Trump told supporters: “Putin of Russia says that Biden’s … ‘politically motivated persecution of his political rival’ is very good for Russia because it shows the rottenness of the American political system, which cannot pretend to teach others about democracy.’ So we talk about democracy, but the whole world is watching the persecution of a political opponent that’s kicking [Biden’s] ass.”

Fact.

Trump has pleaded not guilty to 91 criminal charges under four indictments and also faces assorted civil cases and a ruling in Colorado kicking him off the ballot for inciting the January 6 insurrection. Regardless, he leads Republican polling by vast margins and is competitive or leads Biden in general election polls.

Facts.

“In any case, everything that Trump surrogates or Trump himself says about Nato [he has threatened to withdraw the US], about Europe and European security, about world and global affairs, about Ukraine, everything that’s happening on Capitol Hill … for Putin, this is just for him a sign that again, everything is going to rapidly switch in in his direction, his favour.”

Obviously true.

[–]hfxB0oyAPirate Party 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

ALSO:

Trump <- 5 letters

Putin <- 5 letters

Their names share the letters T, U, and P.

AND an "M" is just an "N" with an extra line!1!

FACTS!

BONUS FACT: Satan <- ALSO 5 LETTERS!!!!1!!1!!2!1!!!!

[–]GuyWhite 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

The only “facts” you site are also just other people’s opinions.

Also, please indict Trump again or throw him off the ballot in another state. Because my side is winning. And we appreciate your help and support.

[–]ActuallyNot[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

You must be tried of winning.