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In the same year, she also faced criticism for her perceived support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, seen as a key Russian ally.

One Putin ally has said publicly that Trump has “obligations” to those who brought him into power.

"Jack Smith’s abuse of the justice system cannot go unpunished", billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk posted on social media.

“We are still waiting on the decision from President Trump and the campaign leadership on what their official decision is,” one Grenell ally told Politico on Tuesday morning.

The Reform UK leader, a supporter and friend of the incoming US president, told MPs the agreement would put the UK at odds with an important ally.