Trump advisers spent months convincing him to OK a plan to supply weapons to Ukraine.

Yet when Trump signed off, he told aides not to publicize his decision because it might agitate Putin, officials tell NBC News.

“He doesn’t want us to bring it up.”https://t.co/6kd390nZG7

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 29, 2018

Dear @realDonaldTrump: What does Putin have on you? Why do you act like you are afraid of him? Many Americans would like to know. https://t.co/EbwE0RAI6Y

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) March 29, 2018