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42. I think DJ Trump was Bratva early on, probably recruited from there.

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Former Intelligence Officer Claims KGB Recruited Trump [View all] Mr. Sparkle Feb 2025 OP

They made him feel special flamingdem Feb 2025 #1

Was it Donald Jr who said they could get all the money they needed from Russia? Trust_Reality Feb 2025 #86

Trump is a Russian asset, not an agent. Ocelot II Feb 2025 #2

Squirrels are actually highly intelligent. pandr32 Feb 2025 #5

I probably should have used a different animal as an analogy. Ocelot II Feb 2025 #7

Yep! pandr32 Feb 2025 #10

Maybe a banana slug? COL Mustard Feb 2025 #65

If you had something the KGB needed, they didn't care how smart you were jmowreader Feb 2025 #55

enjoyed that story NJCher Feb 2025 #73

I've got an even better one jmowreader Feb 2025 #74

Wrong. Spies are called "officers", not agents. Agents are the foreigners who are recruited by intelligence officers. Martin68 Feb 2025 #88

I stand corrected. But since he's stupid, he's more likely to be an asset, Ocelot II Feb 2025 #90

Foreign agent is a legal term used in the legislation prohibiting such behavior and requiring strict sanctions for those Martin68 Feb 2025 #91

Wow, John Barron is actually Ivan Krasnov. sop Feb 2025 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Meadowoak Feb 2025 #76

Hell, this could just be more misinformation from Putin to stir the pot. groundloop Feb 2025 #4

This is from a "former" intelligence chief who Putin doesn't want around. pandr32 Feb 2025 #9

Could be why he was so very desperate to return to office and may account for Musk's scouring duties -- allegorical oracle Feb 2025 #18

This has been known and written about for years. Qualified by others in the know. Bev54 Feb 2025 #24

Yes. rubbersole Feb 2025 #29

This has been suspected/alleged for a long time. yardwork Feb 2025 #33

crass nov (R) BoRaGard Feb 2025 #6

Just More Confirmation Krazy_Kat Feb 2025 #8

There's always "Czar" available. He'd probably like that too much, tho. nt allegorical oracle Feb 2025 #21

Does it come with a little gilded hat and robe? rubbersole Feb 2025 #31

shah - Czar - Caesar lapfog_1 Feb 2025 #53

Thank you for that very enlightening information, lapfog. Buddyzbuddy Feb 2025 #54

The same word is translated into German as "Kaiser" FakeNoose Feb 2025 #71

Krasnov enid602 Feb 2025 #11

I just may start using it. gab13by13 Feb 2025 #28

or crass enough. Meadowoak Feb 2025 #77

Kkking Kkkrasnov markodochartaigh Feb 2025 #34

Finally! Somebody is talking about it for real FakeNoose Feb 2025 #12

Putin was in the KGB from 1975 until 1991. yardwork Feb 2025 #36

Exactly! He wasn't the guy in charge, he was answering to someone else FakeNoose Feb 2025 #48

And look at the link I added further down. yardwork Feb 2025 #49

The only people who would consider Trump "a businessman" back in 1987 would be the Kremlin. Jit423 Feb 2025 #13

And NYT? moondust Feb 2025 #14

There's probably some good reasons why the NYT protects this info. yardwork Feb 2025 #37

Yep. moondust Feb 2025 #41

This is my opinion ScratchCat Feb 2025 #15

This is parting what Mcturtle wanted shut down... JT45242 Feb 2025 #51

Putin DENVERPOPS Feb 2025 #16

I agree here for sure ScratchCat Feb 2025 #17

A great title for a book from 1980 on DENVERPOPS Feb 2025 #22

Please stop posting such woke journalism. No one would believe this stuff. /nt bucolic_frolic Feb 2025 #19

If Alnur Mussayev falls out of a window in the next few days you will know his story is true. flashman13 Feb 2025 #20

Putin's pals have already tried to assassinate him twice FakeNoose Feb 2025 #25

Well, according to "some guy on facebook" who.... reACTIONary Feb 2025 #63

That's the first chapter in the Book Of Duh. Aristus Feb 2025 #23

Yeah, Mr. Evil Feb 2025 #40

"Mistakes cilla4progress Feb 2025 #26

As if this wasn't obvious based on everything he does and says kerouac2 Feb 2025 #27

Not Surprising Baron2024 Feb 2025 #30

Someone has a new nickname BaronChocula Feb 2025 #32

Add this to the "No Shit, Sherlock" file. nt GoCubsGo Feb 2025 #35

OK, former Kazahk Intelligence Chief. maxsolomon Feb 2025 #38

C'mon... GiqueCee Feb 2025 #39

I think DJ Trump was Bratva early on, probably recruited from there. LiberalArkie Feb 2025 #42

The Daily Beast link has the 404 file not found statement. Jacoby365 Feb 2025 #43

The Hidden History of Trump's First Trip to Moscow Kid Berwyn Feb 2025 #44

And all through multiple Democratic administrations Trump was allowed to skate through everything because he was LiberalArkie Feb 2025 #83

This is old news. Updated, and welcome, but old. Grins Feb 2025 #45

Do you happen to have links to the books and other published writings you mentioned? (n/t) thesquanderer Feb 2025 #64

Daily Beast pulled down their article. mtngirl47 Feb 2025 #46

Probably because they realized that.... reACTIONary Feb 2025 #58

It's still up on SmartNews, linking to an Irish Star article. SunSeeker Feb 2025 #72

Check this out. yardwork Feb 2025 #47

K & R That's a wild story FakeNoose Feb 2025 #50

Was there really any doubt? n/t returnee Feb 2025 #52

Dude, why in fuck do you think he married two communist wives? jmowreader Feb 2025 #56

Without any supporting evidence whatsoever JoseBalow Feb 2025 #57

Certainly doesn't raise any red flags tavernier Feb 2025 #62

A GOOD LINK yellowdogdemocrat1 Feb 2025 #75

In 2016 I was shocked by this. It was breathtaking. BadgerMom Feb 2025 #59

The article has gone 404..... reACTIONary Feb 2025 #60

daily beast article Ani Yun Wiya Feb 2025 #67

Thank you for the link to the archived version FakeNoose Feb 2025 #68

You are quite welcome Ani Yun Wiya Feb 2025 #69

Completely corroborates with everything that came out 9 years ago. Karasu Feb 2025 #61

I believe it Rebl2 Feb 2025 #66

if not part of their mob, B.See Feb 2025 #70

Melania's dad was supposedly very close to Vladimir Putin. Her hooking up with trump wasn't a mistake, or "LOVE" BComplex Feb 2025 #78

Sounds like a feasible piece in the puzzle. Trust_Reality Feb 2025 #89

For this thread LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2025 #79

Knr UTUSN Feb 2025 #80

This asshole: True Dough Feb 2025 #81

It's Official: Trump is a MF'in' Russia Agent - Malcolm Nance IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #82

It makes me want to go back and reread the much-maligned Steele Dossier FakeNoose Feb 2025 #84

I get a 404 error from the Daily Beast link iemanja Feb 2025 #85

A very credible claim. Martin68 Feb 2025 #87