On the recordMarch 17, 2024
He's taking over a country for $2 worth of sanctions. I'd say that's pretty smart. Here's a guy who's very savvy. I know him very well, very, very well. Putin respected me.
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transcripts.cnn.comDonald Trump: “He's taking over a country for $2 worth of sanctions. I'd say that's pretty smart. Here's a guy who's very savvy. I know…”
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Trump praises Putin's actions in Russia, framing them as clever and savvy.
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