That ethics waiver things is a BIG deal. Completely contradicts his campaign pledge to keep lobbyists out of positions in his WH. He's done that in high profile positions multiple times.
First off - I am not a Trump Supporter nor a supporter of any Political party. Second - What is wrong with keeping Putin close? Having back channel communications is good strategic policy (i.e. Cuban Missile crisis averted via Backchannel communications)... Putin is a very bad guy and clearly has the upper hand on ALL of our elected "Leaders" just by sowing this fake chaos... They clearly created this infighting, which you - (and the Lefties) promote by calling out "Trump and his...
Supporters".. Truth is none of us know what is the best policy moving forward with Russia. We just have to pray that the smart people "in the know" AKA General Mattis, approve of a strategic move like this for some advantage for the U.S.. Based on that hope I will support the move, despite what MSNBHUFFPOSCHUMER tells me to think.