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Briefing papers warned Trump: 'DO NOT CONGRATULATE' Putin

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Associated Press via MPR News
Published
2018-03-21
Accessed
2026-09-03
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    Trump confirmed that he congratulated Vladimir Putin on his 2018 election victory despite reported briefing instructions stating “DO NOT CONGRATULATE.”

    Associated Press report on March 20 call and briefing materials

    Trump congratulated Putin despite advisers' reported “DO NOT CONGRATULATE” warning · Trump confirmed the congratulatory call; the briefing warning was reported by multiple outlets. · reviewed 2026-09-03