Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race. He also stated that he would have preferred Joe Biden as his first choice before he ultimately dropped out. Most of the major news outlets in the West characterize Putin’s comments as a “joke” or “trolling,” a clear effort to try and distance him from Kamala Harris. The mainstream media has done a great job of branding the Russian Federation and Vladimir Putin as objects of evil and disdain. So, they know it is necessary to create a clear boundary around her, away from him. Such actions would most likely not be taken by the same media regarding President Trump, who they go to great lengths to attempt and tie anything negative.
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‘Russia backs Kamala Harris’: Putin’s history of US election ‘endorsements’ | US Election 2024 News | Al Jazeera
Donald Trump jabs back as Vladimir Putin jokingly backs Kamala Harris
Vladimir Putin trolls US presidential race with ‘endorsement’ of Kamala Harris | CNN
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Putin says he backs Harris over Trump, adds he’s ready for talks with Ukraine | Fox News
Donald Trump jabs back after Vladimir Putin jokingly backs Kamala Harris
Tenet Media: DOJ alleges Russia funded US company linked to Tim Pool and Benny Johnson | CNN Politics
Putin jokingly says he supports Kamala Harris in US election | AP News
