Trump, Putin, the KGB, and the Question of Allegiance
The perception that Donald Trump has consistently sided with Vladimir Putin is not just a matter of opinion - it is grounded in decades of documented interactions between Trump and Russian operatives. Former KGB agent Yuri Shvets has described Trump as a long-term target of Russian intelligence, cultivated over 40 years due to his susceptibility to flattery and willingness to repeat Kremlin talking points. According to Shvets, the KGB identified Trump as a potential asset early on, exploiting his psychological vulnerabilities, particularly his vanity and desire for praise.
Trump’s 1987 visit to Moscow marked a pivotal moment, with the KGB reportedly feeding him propaganda and encouraging him to enter politics. Shortly after, Trump took out full-page ads in major US newspapers advocating for positions that aligned closely with Russian interests - such as undermining NATO. These ads were celebrated within the KGB as a successful influence operation, seen as a sign that Trump could be cultivated as a future political asset.
This early grooming laid the groundwork for Trump’s later political actions. Throughout his presidency, his rhetoric and policies often echoed Russian strategic objectives. From his public dismissal of US intelligence reports on Russian election interference to his efforts to weaken NATO, Trump’s stance frequently aligned with Kremlin goals. His recent comments on Ukraine, advocating for a "peace deal" that allows Putin to keep occupied territories, reflect the same pattern of deference to Russia that has defined his career.
Trump’s long-standing ties to Russia, bolstered by his early interactions with Russian operatives and his policies in office, fuel concerns that his allegiances may not lie with US interests but with a geopolitical adversary. His actions, particularly his ongoing support for positions favourable to Putin, suggest that his approach to international relations may be more about appeasing Russia than protecting American priorities.
@POTUS @ZelenskyyUa @NATO
#KGB #RussianUkrainianWar
theguardian.com/us-news/2021/j…
In 1987, a young real estate developer traveled to the Soviet Union. The KGB almost certainly made the trip happen.
The perception that Donald Trump has consistently sided with Vladimir Putin is not just a matter of opinion - it is grounded in decades of documented interactions between Trump and Russian operatives. Former KGB agent Yuri Shvets has described Trump as a long-term target of Russian intelligence, cultivated over 40 years due to his susceptibility to flattery and willingness to repeat Kremlin talking points. According to Shvets, the KGB identified Trump as a potential asset early on, exploiting his psychological vulnerabilities, particularly his vanity and desire for praise.
Trump’s 1987 visit to Moscow marked a pivotal moment, with the KGB reportedly feeding him propaganda and encouraging him to enter politics. Shortly after, Trump took out full-page ads in major US newspapers advocating for positions that aligned closely with Russian interests - such as undermining NATO. These ads were celebrated within the KGB as a successful influence operation, seen as a sign that Trump could be cultivated as a future political asset.
This early grooming laid the groundwork for Trump’s later political actions. Throughout his presidency, his rhetoric and policies often echoed Russian strategic objectives. From his public dismissal of US intelligence reports on Russian election interference to his efforts to weaken NATO, Trump’s stance frequently aligned with Kremlin goals. His recent comments on Ukraine, advocating for a "peace deal" that allows Putin to keep occupied territories, reflect the same pattern of deference to Russia that has defined his career.
Trump’s long-standing ties to Russia, bolstered by his early interactions with Russian operatives and his policies in office, fuel concerns that his allegiances may not lie with US interests but with a geopolitical adversary. His actions, particularly his ongoing support for positions favourable to Putin, suggest that his approach to international relations may be more about appeasing Russia than protecting American priorities.
@POTUS @ZelenskyyUa @NATO
#KGB #RussianUkrainianWar
theguardian.com/us-news/2021/j…
In 1987, a young real estate developer traveled to the Soviet Union. The KGB almost certainly made the trip happen.
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