Christopher Buckley

When the Donald met the Vlad

Inside their private talks on 14 February 2017

issue 10 December 2016

SpeccieLeaks presents: Transcript of private meeting between President Trump and President Putin, 14 February 2017, Andreyevsky Hall, Grand Kremlin Palace

PUTIN: So how are you liking Russia?

TRUMP: Fabulous. Amazing. And this room — incredible. You have beautiful taste, my friend. Beautiful.

PUTIN: You like gold?

TRUMP: Very much. We used a tremendous amount of gold in the Trump Tower.

PUTIN: Yes, it’s something. Truly. I have seen it on television.

TRUMP: Those chandeliers there. How much were those?

PUTIN: Well, I don’t know. But I will have this information provided to you.

TRUMP: That would be great. We just opened a new hotel in DC, right next to the White House? It’s got these high ceilings? A couple of these babies would look amazing. When we start doing the state visits, with the heads of state, the delegations, dignitaries et cetera, they’re going to want to stay there. It’s perfect, right? They can walk to the White House.

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