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Trump a Foreign ‘Asset’ of This Country, World Leader Alleges in Bombshell Claim

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's unconventional political approach and alleged strategic benefits to Russia amid ongoing global tensions.

  • On August 27, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, called President Donald Trump `objectively a Soviet or Russian asset` during a surprise speech in Castelo de Vide, saying he `functions as an asset`.
  • Against a backdrop of the Alaska summit and mixed sanctions signals, de Sousa criticized Trump’s emotionally charged leadership and said he seeks to negotiate solely with one party, excluding Ukraine and Europe.
  • De Sousa backed his charge by saying the new US leadership "strategically contributed to Russia," claiming Russia benefits while a recent attack in Kyiv killed 23 people, including four children.
  • His remarks are likely to stir mixed reactions within the transatlantic alliance, with De Sousa warning that continued divergence in Washington's policy could strain NATO cohesion and transatlantic unity.
  • De Sousa's intervention comes as the debate over Trump’s alignment with Moscow will continue to shape transatlantic diplomacy and the Ukraine conflict, with De Sousa planning to retire next March.
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Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo di Souza called US leader Donald Trump a man who acts as a “Soviet or Russian” agent.

Portugal's Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has echoed the Russiagate hoax. FILE PHOTO: Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. © Horacio Villalobos /

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