Russia is the opposite of America in so many areas, the idea we would align with them is bizarre. Nationalism had it time in the last century, is there really a need to say where it led Germany or Yugoslavia. Pres Trump's interest in Russia isn't nationalism, it is business interest. He wants to build there. Grandiose and psychopathic people live for themselves, nation doesn't count except to be used in their interest. Kinda simple really. Rigid ideology like religion often leads to places humans should avoid. I doubt many on the right read history or intelligent commentary, but below I will suggest a few books that will educate those who still think and not follow.
If you want to understand Russia today and Putin read stuff below. Masha Gessen's book just below is excellent. Trump kowtows to Putin not for who Putin is but for what he hopes Putin can do for him in real-estate. Trump has been playing president but hoping to grow his wealth. Insecure, weak men never have enough. Trump sees 2020 as a way to benefit his investment properties, he knows term limits exist and realizes should he win he can do even more damage to American democracy, but so long as he benefits, he will play his base with words and constant finger pointing.
'The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin'
The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin by Masha Gessen
'The Secret Source Of Putin’S Evil'
The Secret Source of Putin’s Evil
'How to Understand Putin’s Russia'
How to Understand Putin’s Russia
For the deep reader and history buff check out this history
The Rise and Fall of Communism by Archie Brown