In a fairly pathetic effort to convince us that he is applying pressure to Putin as well as Ukraine, Trump said today that: (1) he is ready to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russia, if necessary; and (2) he has threatened Putin with something in private that he can’t discuss.
Are you impressed? Well, just consider that: (1) Russia doesn’t sell us anything; (2) the only meaningful sanctions would result in an increase in gas prices, so Trump won’t do it; and (3) anything he says about private discussions with Putin are probably as truthful and meaningful as his secret plan to destroy IS.