He equates the U.S. with a murdering KGB thug's regime. This is why I will never be in this moron's corner. When he accomplishes something decent, like the Gorsuch appointment, he does so in spite of himself. He always reverts to being Trump.
Now watch. Most Republicans and conservatives will dislike this, but they'll stay quiet. If Obama had said it, they would (rightfully) scream to heaven. That will be proof that it's all about party/tribe/personality instead of country.