Steve King: Putin’s Been Stronger Leader for Russia Than Obama’s Been for Us

During last night’s NBC Commander-in-Chief forum, Donald Trump shocked many with his remarks praising Vladimir Putin and saying he’s a better leader than President Obama. But he’s not the only Republican who thinks this.

On MSNBC today, Hallie Jackson asked Congressman Steve King if he believes Putin is a “better leader for Russians than President Obama is for Americans.”

King said yes he does.

Rep King (R-IA) to @HallieJackson: Putin has been a stronger leader for Russia than Pres Obama has been for USA https://t.co/V4ATZ5RD5t

— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) September 8, 2016

He said that Russian “hyper-nationalism” has increased thanks to things like the Sochi Olympics.

When Jackson pointed out Russia’s human rights abuses, King said “it’s still Russia” and said Obama still looks weak by comparison.

Watch above, via MSNBC.

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