Putin Warns Trump Remains at Risk After Assassination Attempts

The Russian president praised Trump’s resilience and hinted at improved U.S.-Russia relations but expressed concern for his safety.

Vladimir Putin stated that President-elect Donald Trump is still not entirely safe following two assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign.
The first attempt occurred in July at a rally in Pennsylvania, where Trump was grazed by a bullet, while the second involved a rifleman at Trump’s Florida golf course in September.
Putin commended Trump for his election victory and described him as an intelligent and experienced leader capable of finding solutions, including for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump has pledged to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours but has provided few details, though he recently appointed retired General Keith Kellogg as a special envoy for the conflict.
Putin criticized the Biden administration for escalating tensions with Russia and suggested relations could improve under Trump’s leadership.