On Friday, MSNBC??s Morning Joe hosts asked Trump if he still appreciates the praise in face of Putin??s violent policies.
??He??s running his country and at least he??s a leader,? Trump said, leaving the hosts stunned.
??But again, he kills journalists that don??t agree with him,? Joe Scarborough pressed.
??I think our country does plenty of killing also, Joe,? Trump replied.
Trump Defends Putin Killing Journalists: U.S. Kills People, Too - The Daily Beast