Clinton Teased Donald Trump Ahead Summit in Helsinki
HELSINKI, FINLAND — July 16, 2018
Hillary Clinton joked with Donald Trump ahead of his summit with Putin, via Twitter.
"Great World Cup. Question for President Trump as he meets Putin: Do you know which team you play for?" Clinton tweeted Sunday night.
Great World Cup. Question for President Trump as he meets Putin: Do you know which team you play for?
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 16, 2018
Her tweet came after France beat Croatia 4-2 to win the 2018 World Cup.
Trump congratulated Putin on hosting a “truly great” tournament.
"Congratulations to France, who played extraordinary soccer, on winning the 2018 World Cup. Additionally, congratulations to President Putin and Russia for putting on a truly great World Cup Tournament -- one of the best ever!" Trump tweeted.
Congratulations to France, who played extraordinary soccer, on winning the 2018 World Cup. Additionally, congratulations to President Putin and Russia for putting on a truly great World Cup Tournament -- one of the best ever!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2018
Trump came to Helsinki, Finland on July, 10 for an official summit. He is set to meet with President Putin Monday morning.
Trump has been criticized by lawmakers from both sides of the aisle for his reluctance to condemn Putin and Russia for supposedly meddling in the 2016 elections.