Published Fri, Mar 13 202611:10 AM EDTUpdated 1 Min Ago
Key Points
- President Donald Trump said he thought Russian leader Vladimir Putin is helping Iran in the war against the United States and Israel.
- Trump's comment came in a radio interview with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade. A week before, Trump blasted Fox News reporter Peter Doocy for asking him about Russia aiding Iran.
- "I think he might be helping them a bit," Trump said of Putin. "And he probably thinks we're helping Ukraine, right?"
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the presidential council for civil society and human rights via a video link in Moscow, Russia, December 9, 2025.
Gavriil Grigorov | Via Reuters
President Donald Trump on Friday said he believed that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is helping Iran in its war against the United States and Israel.
Trump's comment came in a radio interview with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, and a week after the president lashed out at a Fox News reporter who asked him about Russia aiding Iran.
Kilmeade had asked Trump, "You think Putin is helping them?"
Trump replied, "I think he might be helping them a bit, yeah."
"I guess, and he probably thinks we're helping Ukraine, right?" Trump continued.
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