Trump and Putin: A Surprising Bond Despite Vicious Remarks

Former President Donald Trump boasted about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a rally in South Carolina, claiming that Putin described him as the most "vicious" president ever. Trump emphasized that despite this, they still got along well. During his presidency, Trump had been friendly towards Putin and reluctant to criticize Russia, although his administration did impose sanctions. Trump has continued to praise Putin even after the invasion of Ukraine, baselessly claiming that Putin would not have invaded if he were still president. Despite Trump's claims, other insiders have suggested that Putin often became frustrated with Trump's lack of knowledge on important issues.