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- Nancy Pelosi speculates financial ties between Putin and Trump.
- Trump criticized for NATO remarks and lack of condemnation for Putin.
- Pelosi condemns Trump’s response to Alexei Navalny’s death.
Summary of Pelosi’s Remarks on Trump and Putin
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised concerns about potential financial connections between ex-President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a discussion with MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, Pelosi questioned Trump’s motives for consistently appeasing Putin, especially following Trump’s recent criticism of NATO and his silence on the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Pelosi’s suspicions come as Trump’s comments on NATO coincide with the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She suggested that financial interests might be influencing Trump’s reluctance to criticize Putin, a stance that Pelosi believes reflects a lack of values. The former Speaker also expressed her disapproval of Trump’s comparison of Navalny’s death to his legal issues, deeming his remarks as undignified.
On Presidents Day, Pelosi emphasized the importance of preventing Trump from returning to the White House, citing the disgrace she believes he has brought upon the presidency and past presidents. Her critical stance underscores the ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s actions and statements regarding Russia and its leader.
