Saying Trump is tougher on Russia than Obama is a bad defense for 2 reasons. First, Obama is, any objective observer will acknowledge, a pretty low bar. Second, it's not remotely true. The threat is greater than either Trump or Obama have appreciated, their responses inadequate.
That said, regardless of Obama's uneven and often too muted response to Russian actions in Ukraine, Syria and vs. democracy in the U.S. and the West, no one, at any time, ever doubted his loyalty to the United States.
Alternatively, Trump has only shown consistently loyalty to Putin and the interests of Russia and has actively worked to undermine U.S. standing, our alliances, to attack our allies, and to combat tough steps (sanctions) against Russia.
