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Trump Says United States Has No Place Criticizing Putin
The Trump administration desires a new modus vivendi with Moscow, but the real focus should be managing the relationship with Russia rather than promising a dramatic breakthrough.
Source: KCRW’s To The Point
In a much-promoted interview with Bill O’Reilly on Fox News, U.S. President Trump once again confounded fellow Republicans, not just by defending Vladimir Putin, but by his characterization of the United States. Carnegie’s Andrew Weiss explained that Trump’s equivocation puts the GOP in the difficult position of having to explain what the president really means:
“The Republican Party is in a real jam at the moment because they keep having to interpret exactly what President Trump is saying. A lot of this is motivated by the Trump adminsitration’s desire to have a new modus vivendi with Moscow in fighting ISIL. I think the real focus for this administration should be managing the relationship with Russia instead of promising a dramatic breakthrough.”
About the Author
James Family Chair, Vice President for Studies
Andrew S. Weiss is the James Family Chair and vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he oversees research on Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia. His graphic novel biography of Vladimir Putin, Accidental Czar: the Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin, was published by First Second/Macmillan in 2022.
- Russia in Africa: Examining Moscow’s Influence and Its LimitsResearch
- Unpacking Trump’s National Security StrategyOther
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