Russian state-owned channels have openly endorsed Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, expressing excitement over the potential consequences for the United States.
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The praise, especially for nominees like Kash Patel, who Trump tapped to head the FBI, has raised eyebrows worldwide. Russian Media Monitor, led by Daily Beast’s Julia Davis, highlights the enthusiasm of Vladimir Solovyov and other hosts on Russia-1, who believe that these appointments will lead to the swift dismantling of America.
During a segment on Russia-1, Solovyov expressed his admiration for Trump’s nominees, particularly Patel, calling him “on fire” and eager to “dismantle America brick by brick.” Patel’s controversial proposal to turn the FBI headquarters into a “museum of the Deep State” further fueled Russian excitement. Alongside Patel, Secretary of Defense-designate Pete Hegseth also received praise, with Russian professor Andrey Sidorov predicting that another similar figure would head the Defense Department.
This unexpected endorsement from Russian media raises significant questions about the global implications of Trump’s Cabinet choices and their alignment with Russian interests.