Trump Criticized for Response to Navalny Death, Drawing Comparisons to Putin Rather than Condemnation
• Trump finally mentioned Navalny's death in a social media post, but focused on comparing his own legal troubles in the US to Russia's "decline" rather than criticizing Putin.
• Trump drew criticism from rivals like Nikki Haley for not condemning Putin and instead "siding with a thug."
• As president, Trump had refused to denounce Putin over election interference and other aggressions.
• Navalny's widow has accused Putin of killing her husband in prison and covering it up.
• Prison officials allegedly first told Navalny's mother he died from "sudden death syndrome," prompting skepticism about Russia's investigation.