Putin Slams Trump Prosecution as Proof of 'Rotten' U.S. Political System

Putin says Trump prosecution shows US political system is 'rotten'
Putin claims it's political revenge and persecution of a rival
Putin says it shows corruption of the US system before the world
Putin says relations with US unlikely to improve much under any president
Putin hedges on whether he'll seek another presidential term in Russia's 2024 election

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Posted 9/12/2023, 9:29:34 AM

Putin Slams Trump Prosecution as Proof of 'Rotten' U.S. Political System

Putin says Trump prosecution shows US political system is 'rotten'
Putin claims it's political revenge and persecution of a rival
Putin says it shows corruption of the US system before the world
Putin says relations with US unlikely to improve much under any president
Putin hedges on whether he'll seek another presidential term in Russia's 2024 election

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/2/2023

Lizzo harassment lawsuit and Donald Trump's co-conspirators: Morning Rundown

9/12/2023

Putin Applauds Trump's Persecution, Citing Benefits for Russia

9/13/2023

Putin Meets with Kim, Weighs in on Trump as Russia Benefits from US Turmoil

Russian President Vladimir Putin praises the legal troubles faced by former US President Donald Trump, claiming it benefits Russia.

9/13/2023

Putin Criticizes Political Persecution in U.S. While Silencing Opponents at Home

9/13/2023

Trump Cites Putin Comments Backing Him to Claim Political Persecution; GOP Rivals Slam Putin Ties Amid His Domestic Crackdown