Trump to Putin: "I Still Trust the GRU"

Washington - Moscow

February 4, 2019

Putin: Donald?

Trump: Vlad?  Is that you?  I just want you to know how cool it is that you let me call you ‘Vlad.’

Putin: [Annoyed]  I know.  You’ve told me.  Listen, Donald.  I am a little concerned.  What is this that I read that you don’t have to agree with your intelligence people.

Trump: [Laughing]  Did you see the interview?  I thought I stuck it to them good.

Putin: I have to tell you, Donald, the staff at the GRU is a little hurt.  Haven’t we always provided you with good information?  

Trump:  Vlad, did you think I was talking about your staff?  No way.  I was talking about all those Obama people who still work for me.  I still trust the GRU.

Putin: Thank you, Donald, I will pass that on.  Some of them we’re starting to wonder if we made a mistake by not revealing what we know about …

Trump: [Interrupting]  Don’t say it!  Have no fear on my end.  As for as I’m concerned, your information is as good as gold.

Putin: Just so we understand each other.  Good bye.

Trump: Bye, Vlad.  Melania sends her best.

Putin:  I know, Donald.