Assange did not help a rival state to gain an advantage...
Um, except of course Putin's Russia.
Um, except of course Putin's Russia.
A. It's only speculated that Trump has some sort of special relation with Putin; it's by no means certain, and if so, this might not be part of their relation.
B. A relation between Trump and Putin doesn't have to mean much for the rest of the administration.
C. Assange is just a pawn.
D. Why would Trump draw even more attention to himself?
Saying that Trump has a special relationship with Putin isn't even close to speculation. It's an easily observable understatement of the decade.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/top-pentagon-officials-russi...