Why aren't Americans angered about Trump's comments about Putin and the U.S.?

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During a recent interview with Trump, O'Reilly asked him what he thought of Putin to which Trump responded that he respected him.  O'Reilly commented that Putin was a killer.  I can understand why Trump didn't want to agree with him -there's no need to burn any bridges.  However, Trump responded that the U.S. is not so innocent and we have our own killers.  If an average American on the street made a comment like that, you wouldn't think much of it.  But, when you are the President of the U.S., you do not disrespect your own country.  Trump could have easily responded by telling O'Reilly that he wants the U.S. to have a better relationship with Russia and calling Putin a killer would hurt our chances of achieving it.  Pence was asked if the U.S. had a higher moral code than Russia, yes or no, and he dodged the question refusing to say yes or no.  As the President and V.P. they represent the country, it would be nice if they spoke highly of it.

y · Answer

Don't want to know the truth do you? That's k, most don't know what it actually takes to keep them safe. The fact that we don't share a lot of those dirty little secrets is partially why so many don't understand.

vic · Answer

Trump told the truth and i agree with trump

Anonymous · Answer

Trump is just pushing the Russian line that the US is morally corupt

choko_canyon · Answer

It seems to escape Mr. Trump that the difference here is that in Russia, Putin apparently ORDERS murder to take place. He has people killed who challenge his authority. Trump's comment that "Well we have our own killers too" is not only irrelevant, it sounds like the response of a 12 year old. He either misses the point completely or simple doesn't want to admit that O'Reilly made a valid observation.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm angered with his comments and I'm American

Summertime · Answer

If I may be so bold and candid. Thats one of the few things hes said that was true.I saw the interview. I see what you mean as well.But getting the truth out of Trump is so rare. You marvel in it. At the same time it enhances and confirms a lot of my questions about this or that.

mommanuke · Answer

We are.  What do you expect us to do about it?  We get a lot of complaints when we protest.  And Trump doesn't have the mental capacity to understand the flaw in what he said.

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Why aren't Americans angered about Trump's comments about Putin and the U.S.?

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