Ex-Congressman Suggests Trump May Be a Russian Asset During CNN Discussion

Joe Walsh speculated on CNN that President Trump could be acting in alignment with Russian interests, sparking pushback from the host over lack of evidence.

• Former Republican congressman Joe Walsh claimed on CNN that President Trump might be a 'Russian asset' or 'plant,' citing his alignment with Russian positions on Ukraine.
• Walsh argued that Trump's rhetoric and actions over the years mirror what Russian President Vladimir Putin would want, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine.
• CNN host Jim Sciutto challenged Walsh's assertion, emphasizing there is no evidence to support claims that Trump is a Russian asset.
• Walsh pointed to Trump's recent criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and questioned the U.S.'s financial aid to Ukraine as examples of pro-Russian stances.
• The comments have reportedly frustrated some Senate Republicans, though Walsh noted Trump's influence over the GOP remains strong.

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