A friend of Putin: trump was invited to the White house Congressman with Pro-Russian statements
The President of the United States Donald trump invited to a meeting at the White house Congressman from the state of California for Dane Rohrabacher, known for his long-standing friendship with the Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pro-Russian statements.
It is reported by Politico writes DW.com.
The decision “has caused confusion in Washington at the time when the trump” is trying to distance itself from accusations his administration’s ties with Moscow, the newspaper notes. The proposal for the meeting came after the Congressman a demonstration of active support to the course chosen by the White house, on television.
Trump personally contacted Rorabacher and invited him and members of his family in his official residence.
During the meeting, discussion of Washington’s policy toward Russia is not planned. According to the representative of the Republican base, the debate is likely to be focused on domestic issues “but who knows that may be the subject of discussion.”
Rorabaker known for his long-standing friendship with Vladimir Putin and protection “point of view” of the Russian authorities.
In December 2016, trump suggested that the Republican to occupy the post of first Deputy Secretary of state, however, the politician decided to give up and to remain part of one of the subcommittees of the Committee on foreign Affairs of the house of representatives.
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