Donald Trump has expressed admiration for Russian president Vladimir Putin, calling him “bright and talented” and a “strong leader.”
With praise like that, we may wonder whether Trump would follow Putin's lead in formulating policies as president. And if he did, what are the policies that the object of his admiration has pursued?
Putin's policies in the sphere of foreign relations are fairly clear, especially as they relate to a few global trouble spots like Ukraine and Syria. What about on the domestic front? What course has he followed in the economic and social spheres?
Health care is a good place to look, as it affects everyone and has been a defining issue recently in American politics. Trump has yet to offer any policy details in that area, so possible clues to his thinking would be especially valuable.
What, then, does Putincare look like?
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