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Here are 10 affirmations or positive statements Donald Trump has made about Vladimir Putin over the years, based on public comments and interviews:
1. Trump has repeatedly called Putin "smart" and "savvy," saying, “The smartest one gets to the top… Is Putin smart? Yeah, Putin’s smart”[1].2. He described Putin’s move to recognize breakaway regions in Ukraine as “genius” and “savvy,” stating, “This is genius. Putin declares a big portion of Ukraine as independent”[6][7][9].3. Trump has said, “I think I'd get along very well with Vladimir Putin. I just think so”[3].
4. He claimed, “I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia”[2][4].5. Trump has said Putin “liked me” and described him as having “great charm and a lot of pride”[6].
6. He called Putin a “tough cookie” but said he “loves his country”[6].
7. Trump has stated, “You have to give him credit that what he’s doing for that country in terms of their world prestige is very strong”[8].8. He has said, “If Putin wants to knock the hell out of ISIS, I’m all for it 100%”[8].
9. Trump has described it as “better to get along with Russia than not,” and said he “respects” Putin[5].
10. He has said, “I’ve always had a good instinct about Putin… I’ve always had a good feeling about him from the standpoint”[8].

These statements reflect a pattern of Trump publicly praising aspects of Putin’s leadership and strategic moves, though his tone has shifted in recent years as the Ukraine war escalated[2][4].

Citations:
[1] Donald Trump just can't stop praising Vladimir Putin | CNN Politics https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/28/politics/trump-putin-ukraine-russia-smart
[2] Russia cites "emotional overload" after Trump calls Putin crazy - Axios https://www.axios.com/2025/05/26/trump-putin-russia-ukraine-airstrike-crazy-emotional[3] Timeline: Donald Trump's praise for Vladimir Putin | CNN Politics https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/28/politics/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-quotes
[4] Trump lashes out at Putin, calling him "crazy" - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=967TNPP32HE
[5] Trump 'Respects' Putin, but Not Sure They Will Get Along https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-says-respects-putin-but-not-sure-they-will-get-along/3706917.html
[6] 'Genius': Trump breaks silence with stunning Russia statement https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/donald-trump-hails-genius-putin-as-russian-president-appears-in-tv-message/
[7] Trump calls Putin 'genius' and 'savvy' for Ukraine invasion https://www.politico.com/news/2022/02/23/trump-putin-ukraine-invasion-00010923
[8] 80 times Trump talked about Putin - CNN.com https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2017/03/politics/trump-putin-russia-timeline/
[9] Trump praises Putin as 'savvy' amid new escalations on Russia ... https://www.npr.org/2022/02/22/1082478790/trump-praises-putin-as-savvy-amid-new-escalations-on-russia-ukraine-border
[10] Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/539629/putin-s-not-doing-so-well-says-trump-in-unusually-critical-remarks
[11] Trump says Putin has 'gone absolutely CRAZY,' considering more ... https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-says-putin-has-gone-absolutely-crazy-considering-more-sanctions-russia-2025-05-26/

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albonese could learn plenty from Trump when dealing with global leaders like them or not.
Trumps positive comments are only to maintain communications or a relationship with putin.But when required Trump is obviously critical of putin for obvious reasons and is forced to state the Ukraine/russian war would never have started had he been president and the reasons are clear imo.
albo,chalmers,wong etc are constantly critical of Trumps actions tariffs hurting the US economy,their imo clear anti Israel views etc not to mention their public views prior to Trumps win,lets include rudd who isn't even allowed in the white house dog house.

Result albo is now stalking Trump for a face to face.LOL lets see what happens at the nato meeting.
albo looks like a pathetic human puppy chasing his owner for some attention.