Russian Maria Butina’s Story Reveals Pro-Putin Views In The U.S.

Russian Maria Butina’s Story Reveals Pro-Putin Views In The U.S.

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‘Washington Post’ investigative reporter Rosalind Helderman says Maria Butina was welcomed by members of the Christian right and the NRA who had “become intrigued with Putin’s Russia.” Helderman tells us about Butina’s political connections, relationship to the NRA, and possible involvement in the 2016 election.

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