Trump won’t say if he’s spoken to Putin, but “if I did, it’s a smart thing”

Former President Donald Trump refused to confirm or deny whether he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office, despite reports of multiple conversations between the two leaders. Trump defended the idea of having a relationship with Putin, citing the importance of diplomacy with a country like Russia. When asked about his economic plans and high tariffs, Trump provided vague answers and dismissed criticism of his economic plan. He also avoided directly answering questions about a peaceful transfer of power and the events of January 6, 2021. Trump suggested that there were strange occurrences during the Capitol riot and did not provide a clear response.