Vladimir Putin’s revelation of a purported conversation with former President Donald Trump adds a new twist to the ongoing saga of Russian involvement in U.S. elections.
In an interview with state-controlled media, Putin claimed that Trump expressed jealousy of Joe Biden during his presidency and accused Putin of favoring
Putin (Credits: ABC News)
Biden’s victory in the 2020 election.
Putin recounted the conversation, describing Trump’s direct speech in which he allegedly admonished Putin for liking Biden and expressed a desire for “Sleepy Joe” to win. Putin emphasized that this conversation occurred more than four years ago, while Trump was still president.
Putin and Trump (Credits: NPR)
He expressed surprise at the subsequent criticism Trump faced for allegedly having Kremlin support, dismissing it as “complete nonsense.”
The timing and context of this conversation remain unclear, leaving observers to speculate about Trump’s motivations for discussing Biden with Putin and the implications of his remarks.
Putin’s recent endorsement of Biden for the 2024 election further adds to the intrigue surrounding Russia’s stance on U.S. politics. The revelation underscores the complex dynamics between world leaders and their interactions behind closed doors.
As the U.S. continues to grapple with issues of election interference and foreign influence, Putin’s disclosure raises questions about the extent of Russian involvement in American politics and the relationship between Trump and Putin during Trump’s presidency.
