Trump Praises Russian President Backing His Ukraine Peace Plan: 'That Means What I'm Saying Is Right'
- 9 months ago
Donald Trump positively reacted as Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, expressed support for the former U.S. president’s strategy to end the war in Ukraine.
What Happened: Trump, during an NBC’s “Meet the Press” interview, lauded Putin’s commendation for the ex-president’s repeated promises to resolve the Ukrainian conflict within 24 hours.
NBC's Kristen Welker asked Trump, "President Putin said, quote, ‘We surely hear that Mr. Trump says he will resolve all burning issues within several days, including the Ukrainian crisis. We cannot help but feel happy about it.' What do you make of that? Do you welcome this support?"
In response, Trump, who is leading the GOP race, said, “I like that he said that. Because that means what I'm saying is right.”
What Happened: Trump, during an NBC’s “Meet the Press” interview, lauded Putin’s commendation for the ex-president’s repeated promises to resolve the Ukrainian conflict within 24 hours.
NBC's Kristen Welker asked Trump, "President Putin said, quote, ‘We surely hear that Mr. Trump says he will resolve all burning issues within several days, including the Ukrainian crisis. We cannot help but feel happy about it.' What do you make of that? Do you welcome this support?"
In response, Trump, who is leading the GOP race, said, “I like that he said that. Because that means what I'm saying is right.”