WaPo Fact Check: Trump’s Claim That He Has “Nothing To Do With Russia” Earns “Four Pinocchios”
Washington Post fact-checker Glenn Kessler gave Republican presidential nominee Donald Trumps claim that he has nothing to do with Russia the papers most severe falsehood rating: four pinocchios.
Media figures questioned Trumps relationship with Russia after he stood by frightening statements that he would defend NATO allies only if they fulfill their obligations to us and repeatedly expressed his admiration for all things Putin-esque. During a July 27 news conference, Trump denied that he had any financial ties to Russian government officials or investors.
In a July 27 fact check, Kessler wrote that Trump has previously expressed continuing interest in doing deals with Russia but was finding it difficult. Kessler wrote that although it may be possible that he has no current investments in Russia, it is not for lack of trying. Kessler called Trumps remarks artfully deceiving and rated Trumps claim four pinocchios. Kessler wrote:
In a news conference responding to evidence suggesting Russian agencies hacked the email accounts of the Democratic National Committee, the GOP presidential nominee insisted that he had no business dealings in Russia with one single exception.
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