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[–] yucandu@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Trump is allied with Putin. It's just going to take a while for him to convert the rest of the country.

Again, it's a transactional relationship for Trump,

It's more like a close friendship for him.

[–] Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Trump and Putin will act in concert if their goals align so they can both personally benefit. They're both egotistical monsters though who are entirely about themselves and their legacy first and foremost. You're absolutely reaching by saying they're close friends or allies, the proof is in the pudding, Trump could have completely pulled out of Ukraine but he hasn't yet. Why do you think that is?

[–] yucandu@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

You're absolutely reaching by saying they're close friends or allies

He has a history of stuffing his cabinet with them too:

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/03/connections-trump-putin-russia-ties-chart-flynn-page-manafort-sessions-214868/

Trump could have completely pulled out of Ukraine but he hasn't yet. Why do you think that is?

I already said, it would piss off the rest of his administration. He has to change them slowly. Take over DC so that if the anti-Russia components revolt, it won't matter, for example. Arm DC soldiers. You see where this is going.

[–] Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Bro he filled his second admin with sycophants, literally just raided Flynn with the FBI lmfao. Sorry you're incorrect and making this both too simple and too complex lmao.

[–] yucandu@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago

What does any of that have to do with Russia?