Absolutely no laughing matter for the likes of Rachel Maddow and others who have now spent years locked deep in their ‘Russiagate’ navel-gazing, but at least Putin still hasn’t lost his sense of humor about it.
While speaking on a panel of industry and political leaders at the Russian Energy Week conference, Putin mocked reports already alleging Moscow plans to interfere in the 2020 US presidential election. When pressed by NBC News correspondent Keir Simmons over whether former Special Counsel Robert Mueller was accurate in predicting Russia would “attempt to interfere” in the 2020 election, Putin leaned forward in a gesture to act like he was whispering a ‘secret’:
“I’m going to tell you a secret,” Putin said, leaning forward.
“Yes, we will definitely intervene, don’t tell anybody” he continued to an applauding crowd.
“You know, we have enough of our own problems,” Putin continued. “We are engaged in resolving internal problems and are primarily focused on this.”
His characteristic public sarcasm was a hit with the crowd, at an event which included OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo and others. He followed on a more serious note by calling it “ridiculous” that Russia would interfere in the 2020 election.
He also talked down his relationship and interactions with President Trump, describing that the two leaders have never been close.
Putin jokes Russia will "definitely" intervene in the 2020 US elections pic.twitter.com/wY51XTpboQ
— TPM Livewire (@TPMLiveWire) October 2, 2019
“In my opinion, we have good, businesslike relations, and a relatively stable level of trust,” he said during the conference’s plenary session. “We’ve never been close, and aren’t now.”
However, Putin did come to the US president’s defense when asked about the Ukraine call transcript.
“From what we know, I don’t see anything compromising at all,” Putin told the audience. “I didn’t see that during this phone call Trump demanded compromising material from Zelenskiy at any cost and threatened him that he wouldn’t help Ukraine.”
Putin should be careful, assault charges could be forthcoming, as I am sure several heads actually exploded.
Putin should declare his candidacy for the 2020 election!
Since the Democrats can’t take a joke, this will be the next big Congressional investigation after the impeachment bullshit dies down.
Guys, this is not a joke, either! Trapped is correct- Schitt head will cite this joke by Putin as evidence.
yep,when trump jokingly asked russia to find hillary’s “lost” 30,000+ emails,the dems tried to spin it as collusion–
why wouldn’t they,considering how stupid/mentally unfit the average dem voter is?
They still bring it up as proof that he colluded with Russia.
I think this is the first time I can recall a Russian leader mocking the American media.
Has the world spun backwards?
This is a another media low point
When haven’t they? People act like countries meddling in the affairs of others is something new.
outube.com/watch?v=P7wWLqyIIlA
Russia, the other White Christian Country…
I think you mean the *only* White Christian country.
Still hold the majority here in the good ole USA….for now.
65% of the nation could also claim on a poll form that they were flying purple people eaters, but it wouldn’t make it so.
They also have a significant muzzie population.
USSR, the other Jewish-owned white Christian country.
https://www.exposetheenemy.com/israel-russia
The joke we have become. When do they loose faith in our ability to maintain a monetary system? Not long.
As long as the Saud family holds power and we take care of them, the US Dollar will be king.
Maybe he can run on the Democrat/socialist platform! He is more appealing than all the current DEmocrats.
Still the USSR fools!
https://www.exposetheenemy.com/israel-russia