recorded a patriotic video endorsement -- >> we never forget the joyful optimism that marked the beginning of our democratic history. we wish our russian friends that same hope. >> in 2015, butina went to vegas to attend freedomfest, the woodstock for the libertarian movement, where candidate donald trump was making an early campaign appearance. from the floor, she threw him a question about russia. >> what will be your politics especially in relationships with my country. >> i know putin and i'll tell you what, we get along with putin. >> next, butina moved to the u.s. and enrolled as a graduate student at american university in washington, d.c.. >> maria butina. >> she was just pursuing an education. >> her behavior is that of a normal 20 something-year-old