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Forget collusion: MSNBC’s Chris Matthews is using a new “crude expression” to describe the relationship he believes President Trump has with Russia.

On “Hardball” Wednesday night, Matthews accused the president of “fluffing” the Russians by saying nice things about Vladimir Putin. Watch the clip above to see his explanation.