This clip from an old CNN interview I did with President Clinton is worth watching again in the context of why President Trump believes he can trust Putin when it comes to personal assurances, and why he may be reluctant to attack him in public:

You need to listen to Jeff Sachs again apparently my gosh! You haven’t figured this out yet?!

why

Reporter: Who does the history books credit for this Mr. President, you or Trump? Biden: Is that a joke? ... ... ... Thank you.

when it comes to personal assurances

Trump understands power—Clinton bowed to globalists while Putin ran circles around him. That’s why Trump leads, and the rest follow

Do we really think world politics hasn't changed enough over the past 16 years that Putin would may have changed his priorities?

What kind of credibility does Bill Clinton have? He lied under oath after-all.

Clinton ??? Seriously fucking hell

@ruffydfire was Clinton a coward too? Or you’re just blinded by your hatred for Trump 🙄

It is making sound more logical today. Broadcast this in the European parliament.

This is a fascinating clip to revisit, especially in light of current geopolitical dynamics. It highlights how different leaders approach trust and diplomacy—Clinton’s cautious pragmatism versus Trump’s more personal, deal-making style. Trusting Putin’s assurances is a risky gamble, given his track record, and it’s interesting to see how public rhetoric (or lack thereof) can shape international relations. What do you think drives the reluctance to criticize Putin publicly? Is it strategic, or does it reflect a deeper alignment of interests?