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why does trump support putin so much (lemmy.ml)
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it seems absurd to me, donald wouldnt be doing this for no reason. is blackmail at play or what???

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[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago

https://www.vice.com/en/article/78dvw4/a-timeline-of-trumps-long-history-with-russia

https://www.politico.com/trump-russia-ties-scandal-guide/timeline-of-events

Trump has a long history of bankruptcies and shady business dealings. The Russians [going back to the time of the USSR] have always been on the look out for 'useful idiots' who are happy to assist them.