Deal Quote by Masha Gessen

“Trump very much wants to be liked by Putin and I think sincerely admires him. Putin doesn't know how to deal with somebody who positions himself like that.” quote by Masha Gessen — Download Open image

“Trump very much wants to be liked by Putin and I think sincerely admires him. Putin doesn't know how to deal with somebody who positions himself like that.”

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I think Donald Trump was brought to power by Americans. They voted for him.

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