Trump says it would be a 'smart thing' if he spoke to Putin amid reports of seven private phone calls since leaving the White House

In an interview at the Economic Club of Chicago, Donald Trump declined to confirm talks with Vladimir Putin since leaving office, suggesting it could be 'smart' for the U.S. if they did.

During a heated exchange with Bloomberg's John Micklethwait, Trump emphasized the importance of dialogue with Putin, indirectly acknowledging the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations and the need for strategic engagement.

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