Trump Sparks Outrage After Truth Social Post Claiming He Protected Putin From “Really Bad Things
A Truth Social post by former President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm of backlash on Tuesday after he claimed he had protected Russian President Vladimir Putin from unspecified “really bad things,” leading critics on social media to call him a “traitor.”
According to the Raw Story on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the now-viral message, Trump wrote: “What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He’s playing with fire!”
The post quickly drew condemnation from Democrats, foreign policy experts, and national security officials who interpreted the message as an alarming suggestion that Trump had shielded Russia from punitive actions or conflict while he was president—or may be signaling a similar intention in the future.“Trump is openly bragging about protecting a hostile foreign power,” tweeted Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA).
“This is not only shameful—it’s dangerous.”Former CIA Director John Brennan called the post “beyond reckless,” stating that “no former U.S. president should ever imply he acted in the interest of a foreign adversary over U.S. national security.”
The backlash on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Threads was immediate, with hashtags like #TraitorTrump and #PutinsPuppet trending by midday. Many users pointed to the statement as further evidence of Trump’s questionable ties to the Kremlin, particularly in light of the 2016 election interference allegations and his controversial Helsinki summit with Putin.
Trump’s campaign has not issued a formal clarification, but allies have dismissed the criticism as another attempt by the media to twist his words.
Still, the incident has reignited concerns about what a second Trump presidency could mean for America’s relationship with Russia and NATO.
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