“Former US president Donald Trump hailed ‘genius’ Russian leader Vladimir Putin for recognising two breakaway regions of Ukraine and sending in troops as ‘peacekeepers’ to the areas.

While Putin was scorned by US President Joe Biden and other western leaders, Trump was full of praise for his ‘best friend.’

During an interview on a right-wing radio programme, The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, Trump said it was ‘wonderful,’ ‘so smart,’ and even ‘genius’ for Putin to “declare a large portion of Ukraine as independent.”

WION

None of us who witnessed President Donald Trump siding with Russia against the FBI at the Helsinki summit were surprised by his fawning praise of the Russian dictator’s invasion of Ukraine.

Nobody who loves democracy and hates tyranny thinks it was wonderful, smart and genius for Putin to declare a large portion of Ukraine as independent.

No peace-loving American would accept Putin’s Orwellian description of his invading force as “peacekeepers.” “That’s the strongest peace force I’ve ever seen. They’re gonna keep the peace all right”, gushed the twice-impeached former president.

Trump doesn’t care that his words will embolden the authoritarian Putin, and that his ebullient praise will be used as propaganda. He doesn’t care about what’s in the best interest of America and democracy, he only seeks to “own the libs” and to denigrate Joe Biden.

Republicans who once accused liberals as commie-loving traitors, now rejoice in Trump’s approval of Putin’s invasion of a democratic state. Ronald Reagan is turning over in his grave.