Trump calls Russia & China leaders 'tough, smart,' warns ‘not to be toyed with’ | Putin | Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump surprised global audiences with rare praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling both "tough, smart, serious leaders" who should not be underestimated. In a high-profile CBS interview, Trump said that neither leader was "to be toyed with" and insisted they were equally formidable, with no clear upper hand between them. He also claimed that Russia and China are conducting “secret” nuclear weapons tests and revealed he has discussed denuclearization with both leaders.