Reminder: Donald Trump Bragged About Knowing Vladimir Putin Back in 2013

Trump in November 2015 on Putin: “I got to know him very well.” https://t.co/NY0mhO6lPy

Trump now on Putin: “I don’t know Putin.” pic.twitter.com/Y7iOo4tRoY

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 12, 2017

President Donald Trump made a of point of saying during Wednesday’s NATO news conference, that “I don’t know Putin.” He was, of course, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump made a habit of denying any relationship during the 2016 presidential election, and especially after allegations of Putin exerting influence on him became a newsworthy topic.

In 2013, however, Trump sang a much different tune, saying that they did have a relationship and “he’s done a very brilliant job in terms of what he represents and who he’s representing,” even citing relations with Syria as an example. Trump also got in a shot at Barack Obama, saying that Putin has “eaten our president’s lunch”:

Trump just now on Putin: “I don’t know Putin.”

WATCH: Trump on Putin in 2013: “I do have a relationship.” pic.twitter.com/8oQSdKw4CJ

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 12, 2017

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