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brewens

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3. It doesn't have to be like he gets direct orders from Putin or that Putin actively uses threats to get what he wants.

Reply to Botany (Original post)

Thu Sep 12, 2024, 02:55 PM

Sep 2024

They let Trump know if they had anything on him and he liked to hear what would make Vlad happy after that. No one knows how to play it cute better than Putin.

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Trump's ex-FBI official: We have 'many reasons' to think ex-president is a Russian 'asset' [View all] Botany Sep 2024 OP

Everyone knows Trump is a Russian asset. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #1

of course he is a Russian asset Skittles Sep 2024 #2

From what I have read is that Putin had been "working" Trump for more than 20 or 30 years and Botany Sep 2024 #4

I don't doubt it one bit Skittles Sep 2024 #5

Indeed. And he wanted the Trump Moscow hotel BAD. Still does I'm sure Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #13

Yup BlueWavePsych Sep 14 #19

It doesn't have to be like he gets direct orders from Putin or that Putin actively uses threats to get what he wants. brewens Sep 2024 #3

The FBI knows more than it is publicly saying, and McCabe still has connections. n/t John1956PA Sep 2024 #6

He's an agent of influence for sure lanlady Sep 2024 #7

More likely Codifer Sep 2024 #10

Which is probably why Ukraine is able to press a successful campaign against murderous Russia. ffr Sep 2024 #8

He's 100% a russian asset. BUT bluestarone Sep 2024 #9

Yes, we should be going after everyone who didn't want to certify votes Jan 6th. KS Toronado Sep 13 #16

The traitor is running for president kacekwl Sep 2024 #11

Definitely an asset. Whether he knows he's one is another matter. sakabatou Sep 2024 #12

I'm shocked! Shocked, I tells ya! You mean Dumpy the Clown was 4lbs Sep 2024 #14

AND he's recruited more assets among the GOP. live love laugh Sep 2024 #15

Nothing new here. republianmushroom Sep 13 #17

And we wonder republianmushroom Sep 14 #20

Yes, we already know this. WHEN does our CIA/FBI finally do something travelingthrulife Sep 14 #18