During his presidential campaign in 2020, Joe Biden criticized President Trump for his ‘subservience’ to Putin, calling it ‘humiliating’ for the US. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller also confirmed that Russia had leverage over Trump during the 2016 campaign. Recently, it was revealed that Trump sent test kits to the Russian president during the pandemic despite shortages in the US.
Russian president’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, confirmed the exchange of test kits between the two countries. Peskov mentioned that all countries were trying to help each other during the early days of the pandemic when there was a shortage of equipment. The details of Trump’s connection to Putin were disclosed in a book by Bob Woodward, a renowned US reporter who has uncovered many scandals in the past.
Despite these revelations, it is unlikely that Trump’s popularity among his base will be affected. His past scandals and legal issues have not diminished his support. The book sheds light on Trump’s efforts to pressure Republicans to block military aid for Ukraine, but his base remains loyal.