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"If Trump was this compliant with Putin in public, as we all saw during that press conference, one shudders to think what his posture and disposition was toward Putin in private." — @ColinKahl on today's #TrumpPutinSummit ⬇️
What we witnessed today in Helsinki was, indeed, disgraceful. But it was also dangerous—as Trump essentially just gave Putin the green light to continue his attacks on our democracy. #TrumpPutinSummit
Trump’s Republican allies are enabling his dereliction of duty in protecting America and his willingness to play Putin's puppet. It's time for them to stand up for America—as the American president clearly won't. #TrumpPutinSummit
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It is clear to me from Putin's actions and statements that his foremost goal from US election interference was sanctions relief.
I mean yes also undermining democracy and all but his main policy change goal is repeal of the Magnitsky sanctions
Magnitsky sanctions are special in that they target individuals - in this case, Russian elites and oligarchs. What use is your kleptocracy if you can't save or spend the money in the West.
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In February, Mueller released information clarifying how and why #Putin desperately wanted to stop #HillaryClinton from being elected.

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