You seem to one of those with “Trump Idolization Syndrome” (TIS) where every bizarre and obscene gesture Trump makes for his own personal gain to the global stage can be seen to do no wrong and if it does seem questionable, as everything he says does, them blame it on the previous President who has long gone.
Trump and Putin share certain ideological views, such as skepticism towards multilateral institutions, opposition to globalism, and a belief in authoritarian leadership.