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Trump is the first US leader in decades to tell Americans the truth
The United States faces a 'colossal' number of internal problems, and President Donald Trump is the first American leader in many decades to openly admit that, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told RT's Rick Sanchez on Wednesday.
Moscow remains cautiously optimistic about mending relations with Washington, because President Trump has at least openly declared his intention to focus on 'saving America' instead of meddling in other countries' internal affairs, Zakharova told Sanchez in response to a question about whether Trump could resist the forces seeking deeper confrontation with Russia.
'Finally, a man has arrived in the White House who isn't talking about other parts of the world or dealing with problems of various population groups on other continents. He is the first in decades to tell the American people – and the world – that America needs to solve a colossal number of colossal problems,' she said.
'This man had it all: money, fame, popularity, comfort, family – everything he wanted. He was even president. He could have said, 'From now on, I'll live for myself.' But instead, he came back and said he'll run again – not for money, fame, or popularity, but to try to save his country. That gives me additional optimism,' she added.
Zakharova specifically noted Trump's stance on gender as a sign that 'normalcy' might return to American society.
'Everyone can feel how they want to feel. You want to be a table – that's your right. Want to be three dogs at once? You're welcome. You can seek treatment or not, it's up to you… But only a man and a woman were created,' she said.
President Trump declared that the US would officially recognize only two genders during his inaugural address in January. He then signed several executive orders reversing protections for trans individuals, ending federal support for gender reassignment procedures on minors, and banning trans women from women's sports while removing 'radical gender ideology' from the military.
Donald Trump has also promised to end US involvement in endless wars during his campaign, but has since alienated some supporters with his vocal support for Israel's ongoing bombing campaign against Iran – amid growing concerns that Washington may become directly entangled in another foreign conflict.
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