‘Stop bowing down to Putin’: Scarborough warns Trump over Russia deal

MS NOW host Joe Scarborough criticized President Donald Trump on Tuesday for agreeing to a arrangement with Russian leader Vladimir Putin that temporarily eases sanctions and lets millions of tons of Russian fuel enter the United States. Trump announced the arrangement on Friday on social media after speaking with Putin, only weeks after signing a broad sanctions law meant to deprive Moscow of resources for its war on Ukraine.

On "Morning Joe," Scarborough said Putin habitually manipulates Trump and that the sanctions relief rewards him. He noted that the White House claims the step will bring down gasoline prices, but energy experts doubt it will meaningfully affect them. He compared the move to the conduct of figures who courted Nazi Germany, including Edward VIII, the Duke of Windsor, who visited Germany and met Adolf Hitler after abdicating, and the aviator Charles Lindbergh, whom Scarborough described as an "American hero" turned Nazi sympathizer. He also cited British aristocrats Lord Astor and Lord Halifax, who urged appeasement because they saw a potential business partner.

Scarborough urged Trump to defend countries against Russian invasion, warning that Poland, the Baltics and the rest of Europe could be Putin's next targets.

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