"Trump's Praise for Autocrats and Putin's Influence: A Closer Look"
TL;DR
Hillary Clinton mocked Donald Trump for his deference to Russian President Vladimir Putin, using the same word she used in the 2016 presidential debate. Trump had quoted Putin criticizing the prosecutions of the former president during a rally, to which Clinton responded by calling Trump a "puppet." The exchange highlights Trump's perceived disregard for American democracy and his alignment with Putin's views.
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- Will Saletan: Trump Is Anti-America - The Bulwark Podcast The Bulwark
- Trump quotes Putin condemning American democracy, praises autocrat Orban The Washington Post
- Trump Quotes Putin in N.H., Declaring Indictments ‘Politically Motivated’ The New York Times
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