White House belatedly confirms conversation after Kremlin tweetDemocratic candidates consider debate falloutSign up for the US briefing and get a new perspective 2.55pm BST Donald Trump has congratulated this morning Kelly Knight Craft after her confirmation by the Senate, over Democrats’ objections, to become the new US ambassador to the United Nations.The President praised her on Twitter this morning.Congratulations to Kelly Knight Craft of #Kentucky on her confirmation as United Nations Ambassador. After having served so admirably as Ambassador to Canada, & having done an outstanding job no matter how difficult the task, Kelly will be fantastic at the United Nations. Winner! 2.41pm BST Don’t hold your breath, here’s the latest statement from the White House:“President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Vladimir Putin today and expressed concern over the vast wildfires afflicting Siberia. The leaders also discussed trade between the two countries.”Some on the interwebs see this as a strong overture/naked appeal for fully restored bilateral relations between the US and Russia. Continue reading…
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