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Trump's Helsinki humiliation

Illustration of Trump hugging a Russian flag while an American flag stands behind him
Illustration: Lazaro Gamio/Axios

President Trump's press conference with Vladimir Putin was a disaster. And that was the assessment of many of his GOP allies

Why it matters: Trump had a chance to assert himself — and stand up for his countrymen — against foreign interference in our elections. He passed, and stood by as Putin boasted he preferred Trump over Hillary Clinton.