Summary

Putin’s actions after Trump’s election, including a delayed congratulations and a denial of a phone call, suggest a lack of respect for Trump’s personal relationship with him.

Russia’s intelligence chief’s statement that Trump owes them favors for their support in his election, along with hints that he is expected to “pay back” certain obligations, amounts to a bold threat of blackmail.

Trump’s foreign policy, which favors a realignment with Russia, may be challenged by Putin’s actions and the revelation of Russian interference in the election.

  • Railcar8095@lemm.ee
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    5 days ago

    Considering presidential immunity and that soon every high ranking official in the country will be selected based only on how loyal (I had a different term in mind, bit I didn’t want you to imagine Trump in that situation) they are, I don’t think there’s any blackmail strong enough.

    He’s going to ruin people’s life’s purely for his ego and possibly greed