It worked good because it distances Trump from being servant to Putin but it respects Putin and is not a direct threat against Russia.
Trump's staff should study Alinsky's books and tactics which are essential to understanding the witch, anticipate her inevitable attacks on him and have a completely loaded arsenal of Alinskyite attack strategies to choose from day by day in destroying her. She does not think anyone can use those tactics on her. Prove her absolutely wrong and she will be reduced to blubbering, sputtering, hysterical incoherence. NEVER make the mistake of talking about blood coming out of her "wherever."
Being a disciplined candidate with a laser focus on Hillary's manifest weaknesses is a strength and not a weakness and, as the instagram ad shows: That's Entertainment! And it works.