Burgum Credits Trump With Russia Prisoner Swap: They Think Trump’s Going To Win And They Fear Him [Video]

Mediaite reports:

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) claimed on Thursday that Russia only agreed to a prisoner swap with the United States because they think Donald Trump is going to win the presidential election in November.

Burgum called it a “day of gratitude and celebration” and acknowledged both men were wrongfully imprisoned, but gave Trump the credit.

“The Biden administration is clear, the reason why Russia wanted to do this deal now is they think that President Trump’s going to win and they don’t want to deal with him,” he said.

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sigh — Burgum’s spin of the hostage deal with Russia is “the reason why Russia wanted to do this deal now is they think President Trump is gonna win, and they don’t want to deal with him.” pic.twitter.com/dbD89kuIPs

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 1, 2024