Retired colonel reacts to Putin’s comments about Trump’s intelligence

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized US President Joe Biden for giving Ukraine approval to use advanced US-made weapons to defend itself against Russia. Putin also offered flattering comments to President-elect Donald Trump, calling him "intelligent" and "experienced." CNN military analyst retired Col. Cedric Leighton weighs in. #CNN #News

[greorbowlfinder]

Flattery gets you everywhere with Trump.

[j]

We all saw how easily Kamala baited Trump. Imagine what a trained KGB guy could do to him.

[iancampbell]

I still believe that Putin has devastating dirt on trump.

[John-znlp]

Telling an unintelligent person they are intelligent is the first step in owning them. Great job Putin for using very basic psychology.

[steellio]

All that flattery makes DT putty in Putin's hands.

[AndyDavisTechnicalDiving]

Flattery is how you manipulate a grandiose narcissist.

[skqueen]

Of course… Putin didn’t want to have to deal with an intelligent and serious adult in Kamala Harris…

[chrissymoss]

What is Leighton going on about when he says "If true" - referring to the FACT that Russia used cluster bombs in attacks on Ukraine. These disgusting attacks took place fairly early on in the war and were used in civilian heavy areas!!

[donnaslater]

Intelligence is not a word that most people think about Trump

[jimmykovalak]

Funny thing, Russia targets anything especially civilian and infrastructure . But Ukraine targets military and strategic targets. Big difference

[helenshakespeare]

What has Putin got over Trump. There is certainly something, has to be.

[Chris-xsf]

Get steam rolled by Putin? Trump is already bent over the moment. Putin said Trump is intelligent… That’s all it took.

[MarioismeNot-pl]

Even our adversaries mock Trump look what Putin did with Trump’s wife on their national television. They are laughing at him.

[kevindamian]

Why didn't we give, Ukraine the same protection against missiles we gave Israel?

[keithingram]

Trump will unfortunately sell Ukraine short

[donvonschitzinpantz]

A vote for tRUMP was a vote and endorsement of Valdorf Putin!

[donvonschitzinpantz]

''I have President Putin here beside me and he says it wasn't Russia interfering in our Elections and I don't see any reason why it would be Russia interfering in our Election.''

Don Von Schitzinpantz

Helsinki Finland

[cindyb]

Putin’s people insulted Trump and his wife, they congratulated Trumps win, by showing nude pics of Melania on Russian state tv and mocked her, yeah, so much respect…😂

[martinwittig]

You just know Trump is going to eat up that flattery lol😂😂

[MrJammer]

Mean lack of intelligence. He is dumb as hell!