Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Russian television on Wednesday that he wants to see President Joe Biden defeat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, the Financial Times reported.
Putin says he wants Joe Biden to win the US presidential election over Donald Trump https://t.co/9zoat8REuN
— Financial Times (@FT) February 14, 2024
The Russian president mused that Biden was “a more experienced, predictable, old-school politician,” but said Russia would “cooperate with any American leader who wins the trust of the American people.” The newspaper reported that this was emphasized. I got it..
Russian president's comments may have been a bit of a joke, Reuters I got it.. For example, the Financial Times noted that President Putin appeared to defend Biden over allegations of mental breakdown, saying he saw no evidence of such a problem. The Russian leader also recounted a story about Biden hitting his head on a helicopter, but asked, “Who among us hasn't hit his head on something?” The outlet reported.
Discussion of Biden's mental acuity has surged following the publication of special counsel Robert Hur's report, which states that Biden described himself as “sympathetic and well-intentioned” during an interview. He cited the fact that he was an elderly person with poor memory as a reason for not filing charges. He accused him of illegally storing documents. Ho claimed he had difficulty remembering when Biden was vice president and the year his son Beau died.
Putin's comments came a day after Biden accused Trump of being overly subservient to Russia. “No president in history has ever bowed to a Russian dictator,” Biden said. BBC. “Let me say it as clearly as I can. I would never do it. I would. It's ridiculous. It's embarrassing. It's dangerous. It's un-American.”
Mr. Biden's comments came in response to Mr. Trump's musings at a rally on Saturday that NATO countries should pay their fair share for protecting the United States. “No, I'm not going to protect you,” Trump said, referring to NATO members who have not met their defense spending obligations. “In fact, I recommend that [the Russians] to do whatever they want. Must be paid. ” (Related: NATO members suddenly poised to meet military spending goals, days after President Trump denounces alliance)
“If you think we don't need the United States, [NATO] According to the Financial Times, President Putin said this in an interview on Wednesday in response to President Trump's remarks.
