During a recent campaign rally, former President Donald Trump quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin, who criticized the American political system for the indictments against Trump, alleging that they show the “rottenness” of the system. Trump used this quote to attack President Joe Biden, claiming that Putin said Biden’s politically motivated persecution of his political rival is good for Russia. Trump has been indicted in multiple criminal cases and has long alleged that they are interference from the Biden administration. He also recently made alarming comments about being a dictator, and has been criticized for praising authoritarian leaders and using rhetoric similar to fascist dictators. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a potential opponent for the GOP presidential nomination, called out Trump for citing Putin as a character witness. Trump has a history of praising Putin and has been accused of benefiting from Russian election interference during his victory in 2016. Critics argue that Trump’s goal is to make American citizens cynical, numb, and indifferent to his claims.
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