Claim: In late February, Republican Rep. Ted Budd described Russian President Vladimir Putin as "erratic," a "thug" and "intelligent." He also said Putin has "strategic reasons" for wanting to "protect" his country's borders, but called Russia's invasion of Ukraine "evil" and pledged support for Ukrainians. But a new TV ad from Republican Pat McCrory cherry-picks from Budd's remarks to claim the congressman "excuses Putin" for Russia's deadly attack on Ukraine.
Fact-check: TV Ad Features Cherry-Picked Comments from Rep. Ted Budd About Putin - FactCheck.org
Verdict: in late february, republican rep. ted budd described russian president vladimir putin as "erratic," a "thug" and "intelligent." he also said putin has "strategic reasons" for wanting to "protect" his country's borders, but called russia's invasion of ukraine "evil" and pledged support for ukrainians. but a new tv ad from republican pat mccrory cherry-picks from budd's remarks to claim the congressman "excuses putin" for russia's deadly attack on ukraine.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: D'Angelo Gore
Date published: 2022-03-15T22:11:53