White House blows off Putin demand for public 'direct discussion' with Joe Biden

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Tom Boggioni
March 19, 2021

The war of words between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely continue to simmer through the weekend after the White House let Russian authorities know that Biden would be too busy to speak with Putin who is reportedly angry about comments made about him, reports Fox News.

In an interview this week, Biden agreed with an assessment that Putin is a "killer" and that he would "pay a price" for interfering in American elections.

That has increased tensions between the two countries with Putin responding he wants to speak with Biden -- but in a public forum, stating, "But with no delays, directly in an open, direct discussion."

Pressed about Putin;'s request, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said her boss wouldn't be available over the weekend, telling reporters, "I don't have anything to report to you in terms of a future meeting. The president will, of course, be in Georgia tomorrow and quite busy."

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Note: I usually post the original source material instead of Raw Story, but since the original story appeared on Fox, I just couldn't bring myself to do it. If you're so inclined, here's the link:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-biden-busy-putin-live-chat

[JustAnotherGen]

1. I like Biden's style

And - Jen Psaki is a gem.

I'm a firm believer in: you don't ask, you don't get.

But you better deserve what you are asking for.

Putin doesn't deserve it.

[Wounded Bear]

2. What? Vlad thinks Joe will be on call like WHN was?

[flibbitygiblets]

3. The murderer is angry about being called out as a murder. Go figure.

He's become used to getting a full pass and thinks he can demand a meeting (and the conditions thereof).

Perfect response by WH spox.

[CrackityJones75]

4. The message shoukd have been:

WE DO NOT NEGOTIATE WITH TERRORISTS.

[gratuitous]

5. Oh no! Putin is grrrr mad

Not like the old days, is it Vlad? When the President of the United States trusted your word over his own intelligence community's reports? Or when the President met in the Oval Office with your stooges without any security present at all? Wasn't that a time?

But now those days are over. Boo hoo.

[PSPS]

6. "in a public forum" -- sorry, we've cancelled the reality show circus.

[Arkansas Granny]

7. Something tells me we won't be seeing any pictures of Biden and Putin like this image from Helsinki.

The former guy had definitely been put in his place.

[dalton99a]

10. +1. "How extremely strong and powerful you are!"

[underpants]

8. Interesting game is afoot

I don’t know what it is but Joe clearly has a strategy to poke the bear and wake China.

[dalton99a]

9. Tell the asshole his puppet has been evicted

[ProudMNDemocrat]

11. So big bad Joe hurted your feelings, Putie????

The truth hurts, Vlad!

Joe was nice and told you to "Go fuck yourself" in a very gentlemanly manner.

[kacekwl]

12. Hey Putin, have your people call mine.

We'll have lunch.

[Wingus Dingus]

13. Weird shit.

[lame54]

14. How nice - he's inviting Joe over for some tea

[MaryMagdaline]

15. Biden to Putin: "You must be confusing me with your former lackey."

[PortTack]

16. Just another attempt on Putin's part to divide

He knows the weak minded fux viewer will pounce on that and be angry. Look...Putin is offering a an olive branch..he isn’t!

[Ka-Dinh Oy]

17. Putin is pissed that the U.S president is no longer kissing his ass.