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Fact check: Was Donald Trump recruited by the KGB and codenamed 'Krasnov'?

The article from MSN discusses a claim that former U.S. President Donald Trump was allegedly recruited by the KGB, the Soviet Union's security agency, and given the codename "Krasnov." This claim stems from a 1987 FBI report which mentioned that a KGB officer, Yuri Shvets, had been tasked with gathering information on Trump. However, the article clarifies that the FBI report does not confirm Trump's recruitment or his status as an asset for the KGB. Instead, it highlights that Shvets was interested in Trump due to his potential influence and business dealings in New York, which could be useful for Soviet intelligence. The article also notes that the term "Krasnov" was used in a context suggesting a potential operation or interest in Trump, but not necessarily his active involvement or recruitment. The piece concludes by emphasizing the speculative nature of these claims and the lack of concrete evidence supporting Trump's recruitment by the KGB.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/fact-check-was-donald-trump-recruited-by-the-kgb-and-codenamed-krasnov/ar-AA1AQMSQ ]