True enough. But what does this have to do with GP's comment? I took his point to be simply that, if Putin wants to boost Trump politically, and strengthen the

True enough. But what does this have to do with GP's comment? I took his point to be simply that, if Putin wants to boost Trump politically, and strengthen the connection between their administrations, then handing over Snowden might make sense. GP was just pointing out this possibility, not endorsing it.