Trump said Putin had “been a leader, far more than our president has been a leader”
That’s a true statement. Not “wacky” at all.
I understand what Trump is saying though I wish he choose his words better. R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Putin leads a world power nation. He is arrogant and exercises power. I may not like his policies or his politics, or his strong arm tactics, but he gets respect none the less. If I don’t respect him, I may underestimate him as a competitor.
Obama leads a world power nation. He is arrogant and wants you to kiss his a$$, yet he is weak and ineffectual. He garners no respect. As a result, our nation also loses respect.
Trump respects Putin because he knows Putin is no pushover, not because he likes him.