Having previously favored a second term for Joe Biden, Putin said Russia now wants US Vice President Kamala Harris to win in November because she’d been endorsed by the incumbent Democrat.
“Biden was our favorite but he dropped out of the race,” Putin said in response to a question at the Eastern Economic Forum’s plenary session in Russia’s Vladivostok on Thursday.
“But he recommended that all of his supporters support Harris, so we will as well.”
'She laughs so contagiously that it shows that everything is fine with her,' the Russian leader said, as members of the public laughed.
'(Former US President Donald) Trump has imposed as many sanctions on Russia as any president has ever imposed before, and if Harris is doing well, perhaps she will refrain from such actions.'
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@GuiltyXerusForward2yrs2Y
Grandmaster Chess
@8TJTZL5Republican2yrs2Y
Putin knows very well that Harris will accelerate the crumbling of the US Empire, which is what he wants exactly done, while Trump will do the opposite. Helping your enemy to destroy themselves is a good strategy and Putin is a great strategist.
Nothing grandmaster about it. He genuinely wants her. With her he can continue to get away with pretty much whatever he wants.
He understands the absurdity (and obvious stupidity) of a Kamala presidency.
@PollingBrettForward2yrs2Y
He didn't go far enough! He should have said that:
"Biden asked him to support Harris any way he can."
That would have given Trump loads of talking points for the debate and sunk Harris.
@9T53GMQ2yrs2Y
hes a smart guy, letting your enemy destroy themselves, I mean, would you support a person your afraid of, of course not, that's why he's not endorsing trump.
What a huge surprise
If you are a boxer would you prefer to fight Myke Tyson in his prime or a 150 lbs rookie?
Ah, classic Putin. This isn't about actual support; it’s a way to stir the pot and highlight the absurdity of the situation.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
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