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Chait: Trump's Pro-Russia Tilt Has a Simple Explanation

The Atlantic's Jonathan Chait argues Trump's favorable posture toward Putin reflects a straightforward motive rather than a hidden scheme.

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What to know

  • Jonathan Chait's Atlantic essay contends Trump's favorable posture toward Russia stems from a simple cause rather than hidden complexity.
  • The piece was syndicated across Reddit and Mastodon shortly after publication, though it drew no visible comment activity in the gathered evidence.
  • The available material does not detail what the 'simple explanation' specifically is beyond the oil reference in the article's URL.

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    Chait publishes essay on Trump's Russia stance

    The Atlantic ran Jonathan Chait's opinion piece arguing that Trump's warmth toward Russia and Putin is explained by a simple, uncomplicated reason rather than a mystery.

    “The best explanation is the least complicated one.”
    — Jonathan Chait
    1. 1 outlet Trump’s Affection for Russia Is No Mystery

      first by The Atlantic, 9h ago