Trump and Russia

On Morning Joe, Joe asked the question, show me one time where Trump has talked tough to Putin and there are none that I could find. However Trump has followed the Teddy Roosevelt plan of speak softly and carry a big stick. The sanctions put on Russia by Trump are tough. Here is quote from NPR: "When you actually look at the substance of what this administration has done, not the rhetoric but the substance, this administration has been much tougher on Russia than any in the post-Cold War era," said Daniel Vajdich, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. The administration has also imposed sanctions on dozens of Russian oligarchs and government officials. Trump has forced other members of NATO to contribute more money to the cause. Trump has encourage fracking which keeps the price of oil down and that represents Russia major source of income. Trump has increased natural gas exports which keep the Russians from increasing their price and this is their second biggest source of income. In addition Trump has increased defense spending which forces Russia to spend on defense "There's a real disconnect between the president's words and the underlying policy," said Richard Fontaine, president of the Center for a New American Security.