I think Trump is wrong to do an energy deal w Russia here fwiw, but as usual, you jump to

connect your various fantasies about Trump.

Trump is doing this for the specific, selfish reason of trying to bring gas prices down before the election.
Like you Democrats, he figures the ends justify the means to prevent you from taking control - that is the REAL battle that matters in this and the Iran conflict.
Everyone knows that after Nov elections, it’s back to usual.

I believe that the only way to deal with monsters is to be firm in resolve. This appeasement effort - taken right out of your own liberal foreign policy book - is doomed to failure.
Also, it won’t change the elections in R favor - though it could be a political drag.

It’s stupid of Trump imo, but it is absurd to think it’s Russia,Russia,Russia confirmation.