Overview

• Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said the U.S. president is “objectively” a Soviet or Russian asset who “operates as an asset,” according to Portugal Pulse.
• He delivered the comments during a youth training and university-focused event in Portugal, where he discussed contemporary political leadership styles.
• He argued the current U.S. approach has strategically benefited Russia and referenced negotiations that sidelined Ukraine and Europe after the Trump–Putin summit.
• Coverage notes there is no evidence Trump is a Russian agent, while former FBI official Andrew McCabe has said Trump’s behavior raises concerns without proving active recruitment.
• Rebelo de Sousa serves as Portugal’s largely ceremonial head of state and is expected to retire next March at the end of his term.