Resurfaced KGB Claims Labeling Trump a Russian Asset Spark Heated Debate in US and UK

 

Resurfaced allegations claiming that former President Donald Trump was cultivated as a Russian asset by the KGB as early as the 1980s have ignited intense discussions across the United States and the United Kingdom. Former KGB officer Alnur Mussayev and journalist Craig Unger have revived these accusations, prompting a polarized online debate. Critics point to Trump’s past remarks on Russia as supporting evidence, while his supporters vehemently dismiss the claims as politically driven narratives aimed at discrediting him. The controversy gained further traction after Trump’s recent statements about pursuing trade with Russia once the Ukraine conflict resolves, fueling suspicions among detractors. On platforms like X, social media users have amplified the debate with satire, memes, and references to Mussayev’s claim that Trump was assigned the codename “Krasnov,” keeping the topic at the forefront of public discourse on June 2, 2025.

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