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Botany

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4. From what I have read is that Putin had been "working" Trump for more than 20 or 30 years and
Thu Sep 12, 2024, 02:57 PM
Sep 12

… in the late fall of 2013 when Trump went to Moscow is when Putin told him to run for
President. I have always wondered how much Russian money was behind the Apprentice
along with knowing that both Mike Flynn and Paul Manafort had been on Putin’s payroll
for sometime. Either directly or indirectly.

Everyone knows Trump is a Russian asset. Irish_Dem Sep 12 #1
of course he is a Russian asset Skittles Sep 12 #2
From what I have read is that Putin had been "working" Trump for more than 20 or 30 years and Botany Sep 12 #4
I don't doubt it one bit Skittles Sep 12 #5
Indeed. And he wanted the Trump Moscow hotel BAD. Still does I'm sure Evolve Dammit Sep 12 #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 12 #3
The FBI knows more than it is publicly saying, and McCabe still has connections. n/t John1956PA Sep 12 #6
He's an agent of influence for sure lanlady Sep 12 #7
More likely Codifer Sep 12 #10
Which is probably why Ukraine is able to press a successful campaign against murderous Russia. ffr Sep 12 #8
He's 100% a russian asset. BUT bluestarone Sep 12 #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 12 #11
Definitely an asset. Whether he knows he's one is another matter. sakabatou Sep 12 #12
I'm shocked! Shocked, I tells ya! You mean Dumpy the Clown was 4lbs Sep 12 #14
AND he's recruited more assets among the GOP. live love laugh Sep 12 #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
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