Don't know where I'd hide my face if Xi had spoken to another world leader like that. I lost it and started bellowing laughter at the "will he become my new best friend?" part...
‘Big Fan Of Yours!’: Trump’s Old Fan Mail To Vladimir Putin Revealed
Trump repeatedly flattering Putin, including one letter congratulating the strongman on being named Time’s “Person of the Year” in 2007.
Trump told Putin:
“You definitely deserve it.” He added: “I am a big fan of yours!”
Trump also sent letters inviting Putin to the Miss Universe pageant in Moscow in 2013, calling the event a “
great tribute to Moscow and Russia.” Trump wanted Putin to be his “
Guest of Honor” and wrote:
“I look forward to seeing you”
Trump's Twitter: "
Do you think Putin will be going to The Miss Universe Pageant in November in Moscow - if so, will he become my new best friend? "
saying, “I regret that we weren’t able to meet as planned.”
Prior to winning the 2016 election, Trump’s description of his relationship with Putin
constantly from “
” and bragging that he “
” to “
.”