Biden expresses shock that Trump considers attending Russia May Day event | TheHill - The Hill

Democratic presidential candidate Joe BidenJoe BidenCentrist Democrats seize on state election wins to rail against Warren's agenda Nunes demands Schiff testify behind closed doors in Trump impeachment inquiry Chris Hayes and his audience troll Trump: 'Yes, Read the Transcript!' MORE expressed surprise after he learned that President TrumpDonald John TrumpKey impeachment witnesses to know as public hearings begin Centrist Democrats seize on state election wins to rail against Warren's agenda Nunes demands Schiff testify behind closed doors in Trump impeachment inquiry MORE was thinking about attending Russia's May Day event next year. 

After being told the news by a reporter, Biden said "Are you serious?" according to a clip posted Saturday by CNN. 

"You're kidding me," the former vice president added. "Are you joking?"

Trump indicated Friday that he would like to accept Russian President Vladimir Putin's invitation to the May Day Parade in Moscow, but said he might not because it is during the presidential campaign season. 

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“It’s a very big deal, celebrating the end of the war,” Trump told reporters. “I appreciate the invitation. It’s right in the middle of the political season.”

White House hopeful Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisCentrist Democrats seize on state election wins to rail against Warren's agenda Krystal Ball praises former McConnell aide's historic win in Kentucky Saagar Enjeti: Bloomberg 2020 bid would 'all but ensure a Bernie Sanders victory' MORE (D-Calif.) also jabbed at Trump over the matter, tweeting, "Always nice to spend time with supporters on the campaign trail."

Trump has faced scrutiny over his relationship with Russia, including after he said it was "possible" he would invite Putin to next year's Group of Seven summit.

The Justice Department's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election also found that  Russia aimed to help Trump win the contest, but did not establish that the Trump campaign conspired with Moscow. 

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2019-11-10 03:12:35Z
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