Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 1999 until 2008. He was also the Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
Former Trump Adviser Steve Bannon Backs 'Anti-Woke' Vladimir Putin
newsweek.comSteve Bannon, former advisor to ex-President Donald Trump, said Americans should support "anti-woke" Russian President Vladimir Putin because of Putin's long history of anti-LGBTQ politics.Bannon praised Putin several hours before the Russian leader launched an invasion of Ukraine.
His commendation followed accolades for Putin from Trump and other conservatives."Putin ain't woke. He is anti-woke," Bannon said to private military contractor Erik Prince during the Wednesday broadcast of War Room, Bannon's show on Real America's Voice, a right-leaning media network."The Russian people still know which bathroom to use," Prince replied."They know how many, how many genders are there in Russia?" Bannon asked."Two," Prince answered."They don't have the flags, they don't have the Pride flags outside of their—" Bannon continued."They don't have boys swimming in girls' college swim meets," Prince responded."How savage.
How medieval," Bannon added.Steve Bannon and Erik Prince say we should be supporting Russia because Putin is anti-woke and has no tolerance for LGBTQ.
pic.twitter.com/qzHl2TkwxJThe exchange brought up various issues in the U.S. LGBTQ-rights movement that Republicans and conservatives have opposed.Prince's mention of bathrooms refers to conservative opposition to policies allowing transgender people to use public facilities matching their gender identity.
