Putin Quips That He Prefers Harris To Trump, Cites 'Contagious, Expressive' Laugh

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during an interview at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok that Russia now supports Vice President Kamala Harris for president, as they had previously backed Joe Biden. Putin mentioned that Harris "laughs so contagiously and expressively, it shows she’s doing well." He also commented that if Harris is doing well, she might refrain from introducing restrictions and sanctions against Russia, like Trump did. Putin's comments are likely to be dismissed as a joke by the Harris campaign, while Trump may use them to deflect claims that his campaign is supported by Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia has no candidate, but the Democrats are more predictable. Putin's support for Harris is seen as mischief-making rather than a statement of fact.