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Main narrative in Russian media on Melania Trump's photos by Dec 31, 2024?
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Putin Airs Nude Photos of Melania Trump on Russian State TV, Suggesting Blackmail Potential Against Trump and Jake Sullivan
Nov 11, 2024, 07:05 PM
Recent discussions surrounding Russian President Vladimir Putin suggest he is attempting to leverage personal information about former U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, to assert moral superiority over the United States. Analysts speculate that Putin's airing of nude photographs of Melania on Russian state television is part of a broader strategy to demonstrate his control and blackmail potential. Some experts, including former diplomats, express skepticism about the effectiveness of this tactic, arguing that Trump's reputation is already tarnished and that he may even embrace the attention. Additionally, questions have been raised regarding the nature of any potential compromising information Putin may possess about U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, with speculation about various forms of leverage being suggested.
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