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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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[–] robsuto@lemmy.ml 12 points 2 years ago

People throw rumors around that Putin could have material for blackmail on him RE Golden Shower tapes and business dealings with Russian Oligarchs.

Another, simpler theory is that since he also throws compliments toward other Dictators as well as Putin is that he just admires their ability to do what they want.