Met with Putin? Trump's False Claim About Harris
Examining Trump's False Statement
Former President Donald Trump recently asserted that Vice President Kamala Harris met with Russian President Vladimir Putin just days before Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. He stated, “Remember when Biden sent Kamala to Europe to stop the war in Ukraine. She met with Putin, and then three days later, he attacked. How did she do?” However, this claim is completely inaccurate.
Unraveling the Truth
In reality, Harris never had a meeting with Putin. Instead, she met with key US allies, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, at the Munich Security Conference just days before the invasion. A Kremlin spokesperson noted, “I cannot recall a single contact between President Putin and Mrs. Harris.” During Harris's trip, the Biden administration was actively working to deter the invasion.
As the Munich conference unfolded from February 18 to February 20, 2022, the situation escalated, with President Biden warning of an imminent attack. Reports indicated that Harris aimed to align with partners and communicate a message to Russia about US diplomatic efforts, while also preparing for potential aggression.
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