Donald Trump humorously reacted with mock surprise after Vladimir Putin seemingly backed kamla Harris his competitor for the US Presidency while addressing supporters at a rally in Wisconsin a crucial swing state Mr Trump remarked that he didn't think Putin was being serious and emphasized that he was the most resilient candidate when it came to dealing with Moscow none of this Russia stuff would have happened if I were still president Ukraine would never have been attacked I knew Putin well and you know he endorsed did you catch it the other day he endorsed commala yes he endorsed Kamala I was a little taken aback by that why Camala he's a strategist a chess player he endorsed her should I be bothered by this Congressman what do you think should I be was it done with a grin Ron I'm thinking it was but who knows no one's really going to figure it out there always many steps ahead of us but I'll tell you this no one in history has been tougher on Russia than I was and Putin knows that better than anyone mark my words I'll have that war resolved before I even step foot in the white house as president-elect that's a promise Trump's remarks followed a statement made by Putin at the Eastern economic Forum held in vadavas where Putin expressed his preference for kamla Harris as the next US president she has such a lively and contagious laugh it means she's doing well you know Trump imposed more sanctions and restrictions on Russia than any president before him and if Harris is successful maybe she won't resort to such measures said Vladimir Putin