U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has often praised Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a "strong leader."
While Trump frequently has said that Putin called him a "genius," the Russian president has only said that Trump is "flamboyant" and "very talented."
Oct. 15, 2007: In an interview with Larry King on CNN, Trump praised Putin. "Look at Putin. What he's doing with Russia. I mean, you know, what's going on over there. I mean this guy has done, whether you like him or don't like him, he's doing a great job," Trump said.