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David Gergen: I think it will be strained. I think what they benefit both most from is that the appearance of Trump possibly being a…

On the recordApril 12, 2017
I think it will be strained. I think what they benefit both most from is that the appearance of Trump possibly being a puppet of Mr. Putin. That's largely been demolished here by events over the last few weeks.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen comments on the implications of the investigation into Trump's ties with Russia and the shifting perceptions of Trump's relationship with Putin.

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