Amid Ukraine Crisis, Trump Calls on Putin for Political Favor

Amid Ukraine Crisis, Trump Calls on Putin, for Political Favor .

In a March 29 interview, former President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to release damaging information on the Biden family.

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In a March 29 interview, former President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to release damaging information on the Biden family.

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In a March 29 interview, former President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to release damaging information on the Biden family.

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CNN called the request an example of Trump's willingness to solicit political assistance from foreign powers, .

Including Putin, despite Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

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Including Putin, despite Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

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While speaking with JustTheNews, Trump referenced unproven claims regarding the business dealings of Hunter Biden in Russia.

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While speaking with JustTheNews, Trump referenced unproven claims regarding the business dealings of Hunter Biden in Russia.

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I would think Putin would know the answer to that.

I think he should release it.

I think we should know that answer, Donald Trump, JustTheNews interview, via CNN.

CNN reports that Hunter Biden was well-paid for consulting work in foreign countries that include Ukraine and China.

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CNN reports that Hunter Biden was well-paid for consulting work in foreign countries that include Ukraine and China.

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At the time, Hunter's father, now-President Joe Biden, was the vice president.

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According to CNN, the Justice Department has an ongoing criminal investigation into potential financial crimes related to these business dealings.

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According to CNN, the Justice Department has an ongoing criminal investigation into potential financial crimes related to these business dealings.

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However, CNN points out, no evidence has been released to support claims that the Biden family engaged in any wrongdoing.

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However, CNN points out, no evidence has been released to support claims that the Biden family engaged in any wrongdoing.

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President Joe Biden has not been implicated in the investigation, while his son, Hunter, has vowed that he will be cleared when the criminal probe concludes.

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CNN reports that Trump's appeals to Russia for political help go back to 2016 when the then-president urged Putin to hack Hillary Clinton's personal emails.

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CNN reports that Trump's appeals to Russia for political help go back to 2016 when the then-president urged Putin to hack Hillary Clinton's personal emails.