The Left is so deranged these days, there will probably be new calls to remove Trump from office over this. There is no doubt that many Leftists think that the specter of hundreds of Russians being murdered in a jihad massacre is not as bad as Trump aiding Putin, except insofar as that aid can be used as grist for their impeachment mill. But in reality, an international counter-jihad alliance is much needed. Which is by no means to say that it’s forthcoming.
“Putin thanks Trump in call for anti-terrorism help, Kremlin says,” by Laura Davison, Bloomberg News, December 29, 2019:
WASHINGTON Russian President Vladimir Putin called U.S. President Donald Trump to thank him for intelligence that helped prevent terrorist acts in Russia, the Kremlin said in a statement.
The two leaders discussed further cooperation to combat terrorism and “other issues of mutual interest,” according to a Kremlin statement issued Sunday. The White House hasn’t confirmed the call.
Trump and Putin have had an unusually warm relationship, despite warnings from Republicans and Democrats that Russia is looking to meddle in U.S. affairs. Putin defended Trump by dismissing his impeachment by the House earlier this month….
Trump has spoken about his interactions with Putin in glowing terms. Putin in the past has repeated [sic] referred to Trump as “Donald,” while discussing their relations….