Conservatives are mocking President Joe Biden over his previous claim that he is the only one who has ever gone “toe-to-toe” with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In February 2020, Biden tweeted a warning to Putin, suggesting he does not want Biden to be president.
“He doesn’t want me to be our nominee. If you’re wondering why — it’s because I’m the only person in this field who’s ever gone toe-to-toe with him,” Biden explained.
On Monday, Putin announced he would be sending troops into separatist-held territories in Ukraine, calling it a “peacekeeping” mission.
The order came just hours after Putin signed decrees recognizing the independence of the pro-Russian regions.
Conservatives took to Twitter to go off on Biden as the events unfolded.
A reporter for The Daily Wire, Ryan Saavedra, tweeted, “LOL.”
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) reacted, saying, “You were saying…?”
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer asked, “How’s this tweet aging?”
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The White House said Biden would issue an executive order “that will prohibit new investment, trade, and financing by U.S. persons to, from, or in” the two Ukrainian regions backed by Russian separatists, as ABC News reported.
According to the White House, the order will “provide authority to impose sanctions on any person determined to operate in those areas of Ukraine.”
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki explained the U.S. “will also soon announce additional measures related to today’s blatant violation of Russia’s international commitments.”
Psaki said the measures “are separate from and would be in addition to the swift and severe economic measures we have been preparing in coordination with allies and partners should Russia further invade Ukraine.”