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Donald Trump: “I respect Putin. He's a strong leader, I can tell you that.”

On the recordApril 17, 2017
I respect Putin. He's a strong leader, I can tell you that.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Donald Trump expresses admiration for Vladimir Putin, referring to him as a strong leader.

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