Theowl32
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It was President Trump who led the world in expelling Russian diplomats after the Russian government was suspected of carrying out a nerve agent attack in the United Kingdom against one of their former spies. President Trump moved swiftly to expel 60 Russian diplomats from U.S. soil, and other countries followed suit by expelling dozens as well.
In addition to stringent sanctions, President Trump has also called out Russia publicly.
During a landmark speech last year in Poland, Trump lambasted Russia for using oil to hold NATO's Eastern European countries hostage. Trump underscored the dangers of those countries' dependence on Russian oil deliveries to keep their people warm during the winter, leading to their inability to criticize Russia the rest of the year.
The Trump administration even offered to help identify alternative energy sources for the region. Trump's remarks on European soil was the energy industry equivalent of Reagan's "tear down that wall" speech.
Compare all of the above actions to Obama's milquetoast policy on Russia and outright appeasement on issues such as the "red line" that Russia blew right past in Syria. Obama's lackluster track record with Russia is in stark contrast to the Trump administration that has already, in its first 18 months, surpassed what Obama did over a total of eight years.
President Trump is tougher on Russia in 18 months than Obama in eight years
In what specific ways has Putin benefitted from Trump as president?
In addition to stringent sanctions, President Trump has also called out Russia publicly.
During a landmark speech last year in Poland, Trump lambasted Russia for using oil to hold NATO's Eastern European countries hostage. Trump underscored the dangers of those countries' dependence on Russian oil deliveries to keep their people warm during the winter, leading to their inability to criticize Russia the rest of the year.
The Trump administration even offered to help identify alternative energy sources for the region. Trump's remarks on European soil was the energy industry equivalent of Reagan's "tear down that wall" speech.
Compare all of the above actions to Obama's milquetoast policy on Russia and outright appeasement on issues such as the "red line" that Russia blew right past in Syria. Obama's lackluster track record with Russia is in stark contrast to the Trump administration that has already, in its first 18 months, surpassed what Obama did over a total of eight years.
President Trump is tougher on Russia in 18 months than Obama in eight years
In what specific ways has Putin benefitted from Trump as president?