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Vladimir Putin: Trump's Russian running mate?
Sep 12, 2023
David Frum, former speechwriter for George W. Bush, joins to discuss Vladimir Putin endorsing Trump, youth's opinion on Trump and election interference, consequences of Trump's actions and changing perceptions, behavior of the president and changing expectations of the American public, and political standpoints and impeachment inquiry.
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- Vladimir Putin publicly endorsed Donald Trump, defending him against prosecution and strategically courting him to ensure Russia continues to have a friendly ally in the White House.
- There are concerns about how Trump would use his powers if reelected in 2024, potentially shutting down investigations against him and causing a political and constitutional crisis.
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Putin's Defense of Trump and Election Interference
Vladimir Putin endorsed Donald Trump and defended him against attempts of prosecution, claiming that the cases against Trump amount to political persecution. Putin's support is aimed at consolidating Trump's backing and ensuring that if elected, Trump would continue to be a friend and ally of Russia. The discussion highlights the history of Putin's public courtship of Trump, with Putin strategically using public flattery to appeal to Trump's ego. The interference in the 2016 election is also mentioned, noting that unlike other countries, the Russian interference was welcomed by a major political party, and Trump even used the hacked material in his campaign.
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