- The Washington Times - Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Joseph R. Biden has a new nickname for President Trump: “Putin’s puppy.”

The jab came during an at-times fiery debate that features heated confrontations and numerous interruptions between the two candidates.

Mr. Biden said Mr. Trump has weakened the nation on the global stage and been a lapdog for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s lapdog.



“He is Putin’s puppy,” Mr. Biden said.

• Seth McLaughlin can be reached at smclaughlin@washingtontimes.com.

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