Donald Trump has a long history of doing what he thinks is best for Donald Trump. He could make his life easier if only he treated Vladimir Putin the way he treats most people who cause problems — and cast Putin aside. This odd refusal is arguably the biggest reason to believe that Putin really does have leverage over Trump. Maybe it’s something shocking, like a sex tape or evidence of campaign collusion by Trump himself. Or maybe it’s the scandal that’s been staring us in the face all along: Illicit financial dealings — money laundering — between Trump’s business and Russia.

Source: New York Times September 09, 2018 22:52 UTC