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Former U.S. vice-president Mike Pence said on Sunday that Donald Trump treated Russian president Vladimir Putin with a “velvet glove” during their time in office and now needs to use “the hammer.” Pence, who served as Trump’s running mate from 2017 to 2021, told reporters he believes Moscow will only respond to forceful pressure, adding, “Putin only understands strength.” Pence’s comments deepen a rift inside the Republican Party over how to confront Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year. Earlier in the day, Republican senator Ted Cruz said Washington’s objective should be to leave Putin “weaker, not stronger,” underscoring growing calls among GOP lawmakers for a harder line against the Kremlin.
.@Mike_Pence said Donald Trump’s style in dealing with dictators is “the velvet glove,” but that he now needs “the hammer.” https://t.co/UqHHLl5sJV
Pence is trying to sabotage Trump’s effort to end the bloodiest European conflict since WW2: "I served alongside the president for four years. I know his style in dealing with these dictators. It's the velvet glove—but I think the HAMMER needs to come." https://t.co/kNX5RwNF0D
Pence: "I served alongside the president for four years. I know his style in dealing with these dictators. It's the velvet glove ... Putin only understands strength." https://t.co/ZGD11ZvJeq
