Trump congratulated Putin despite advisers' reported “DO NOT CONGRATULATE” warning
Reporting and findings
- reported
Trump confirmed that he congratulated Vladimir Putin on his 2018 election victory despite reported briefing instructions stating “DO NOT CONGRATULATE.”
- Associated Press via MPR News: Briefing papers warned Trump: 'DO NOT CONGRATULATE' PutinAssociated Press report on March 20 call and briefing materials
Summary and current status
Trump confirmed the congratulatory call; the briefing warning was reported by multiple outlets.
People and organizations
- Vladimir PutinRussian president receiving congratulations
- Donald J. Trumppresident making the congratulatory call
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. Trumpcongratulated Putin despite reported contrary briefing adviceVladimir Putin