Donald Trump’s suggestion that Vladimir Putin could be asked to clarify Russia’s involvement in Iran drew a skeptical response from a former US ambassador to Russia, according to the segment described in the report. The proposal was met with visible disbelief, with the former diplomat reportedly reacting with a smirk and laughter.
The reaction came during an appearance on MS NOW with Stephanie Ruhle, where the former ambassador discussed Trump’s idea. Based on the account, the diplomat treated the proposal as unrealistic rather than a serious path to gaining reliable information about Moscow’s role.
The exchange highlights a broader debate over how the United States should approach Russia on sensitive foreign policy matters involving Iran. Trump’s suggestion appears to have prompted immediate criticism from someone with direct experience in US-Russia diplomacy, underscoring doubts about whether Putin would be a credible source on such an issue.
While the trimmed report does not include the full discussion, the central point is clear: Trump’s proposal was received with open skepticism by a former top US envoy to Russia. The segment framed that response as a blunt assessment of the practicality of turning to Putin for answers about Russian activity linked to Iran.
