Trump Met With Putin And Putin's Interpreter

[cow451]

President Trump had a second meeting with Putin at the G20. The only American present was Mr. Trump.
Nothing to worry about. Mr. Trump is the master of negotiation and deal-making. He knows what he's doing. Trust the President in all things.
The informal meeting included just Trump, Putin and Putin's interpreter, as The Washington Post's Karen DeYoung and Philip Rucker report.

 

[lasthero]

I honestly doubt it was anything sinister. I'm just amazed that Trump did it in the first place. If I were in his shoes, the exact last thing I would want to do would be...well, that. Even if it was completely innocuous, this seems like a bad idea.

 

[Go Braves]

I don't know if I heard this right, but what was said was that the Russians had an interpreter for Putin. The only translator for the Americans was a Japanese translator?

 

[W Johnson]

I don't know if I heard this right, but what was said was that the Russians had an interpreter for Putin. The only translator for the Americans was a Japanese translator?

I have heard Putin speak English and give interviews in English.

 

[Go Braves]

I have heard Putin speak English and give interviews in English.

I have heard him speak English, too, but there's still a good chance he wouldn't know every word. He had an interpreter there for himself.

 

[cow451]

I don't know if I heard this right, but what was said was that the Russians had an interpreter for Putin. The only translator for the Americans was a Japanese translator?

Kelleyanne Conway wasn't available. She speaks fluent Trump.

 

[W Johnson]

I have heard him speak English, too, but there's still a good chance he wouldn't know every word. He had an interpreter there for himself.

I guess you’re right, words like Yuge, Covfefe and Bigley might not be understood by English speakers.

 

[Always in His Presence]

I have heard Putin speak English and give interviews in English.

How long have you known this and are you in collusion with Putin.

 

[EpiscipalMe]

Don't your remember - Trump asked Putin twice if there was Russian interference in the election and Putin denied it both times. That was good enough for Trump.

 

[mark46]

I don't know why we should be surprised that Trump decided to meet with Trump for so long, twice. Putin's good friend Tillerson was there for one meeting. Having met with in person once, Trump didn't need Tillerson for the second meeting.

This is what it is. Trump said in the campaign and in every way he possibly could that he wants a closer relationship with Russia and Putin. Why don't folks believe him? The Trump's have lots of Russian friends. Their meetings with Russia weren't unusual for the family, or for Flynn, or for Mannafort. Following US law and reporting the meetings and relationships is a new thing for them.

 

[bhsmte]

Kelleyanne Conway wasn't available. She speaks fluent Trump.

Washington's version of; Baghdad Bob.

 

[mark46]

KellyAnn is a much better spokesperson that Spicer or Huckabee.

Washington's version of; Baghdad Bob.

 

[PeachyKeane]

I assume that Trump has all the best words in any language.

 

[bhsmte]

I assume that Trump has all the best words in any language.

Of course. If you dont believe that, just ask him.

 

[cow451]

Baloney. Trump the businessman was free to screw up and get played by his man crush. Trump the President is not free to drag America along for the bad ride. It was totally irresponsible for him to meet without at least a US interpreter.