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Trump's Putin Praise Sparks Outrage Amid Ukraine Crisis

5/28/2025

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President Donald Trump's controversial claim on Truth Social that he has shielded Vladimir Putin from "really bad things" has ignited fierce criticism. Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger and the Lincoln Project are among those condemning his remarks, arguing they reinforce longstanding concerns about Trump's allegiance to Russia during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

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President Donald Trump's controversial claim on Truth Social that he has shielded Vladimir Putin from "really bad things" has ignited fierce criticism. Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger and the Lincoln Project are among those condemning his remarks, arguing they reinforce longstanding concerns about Trump's allegiance to Russia during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.