April 29, 2025 — Moscow, Russia
In an unprecedented political twist, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has reportedly arrived in Moscow and filed for political asylum, citing “relentless persecution” by the United States government.
The dramatic move comes just days after federal prosecutors unsealed new indictments against Trump involving obstruction of justice and foreign influence allegations. Trump, defying court orders and skipping a scheduled arraignment, boarded a private jet late Sunday night, which reportedly refueled in Iceland before landing in Moscow earlier today.
Flanked by Russian security officials, Trump appeared briefly in a televised statement on Russian state media, claiming, “I am a political prisoner in my own country. Russia has shown more respect for freedom than Biden’s America.”
The U.S. State Department has called the asylum request “absurd and unlawful,” while the FBI confirmed it is coordinating with Interpol to issue an international warrant for Trump’s arrest.
Kremlin officials have yet to confirm whether asylum will be granted, but sources close to President Vladimir Putin suggest that discussions are already underway.
The shocking turn has ignited a firestorm in U.S. politics, with Trump loyalists calling him a martyr and critics accusing him of treason. Legal scholars say this is the first time in American history a former president has fled the country to avoid prosecution.