Trump: Putin again denies meddling in 2016 election
Source: AP
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) President Donald Trump said Saturday that Russias Vladimir Putin again denied interfering in the 2016 U.S. elections. But Trump declined to say whether he believed the Russian leader.
He says he didnt meddle. I asked him again. You can only ask so many times, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on the trip to Hanoi, Vietnam. Every time he sees me, he said: I didnt do that. And I believe, I really believe that when he tells me that he means it.
Trump and Putin did not have a formal meeting while they were in Vietnam for an economic summit, but the two spoke informally several times and reached agreement on a number of principles for the future of war-torn Syria. But Trump made clear that the issue of Russian meddling in the election hovers over the leaders relationship Putin is insulted by the accusation, Trump said. In a blistering partisan attack, Trump accused Democrats of using the election issue to create a barrier between the U.S. and Russia as the nations work on crises in Syria and Ukraine.
Having a good relationship with Russias a great, great thing. And this artificial Democratic hit job gets in the way, Trump told reporters, once again casting doubt on the U.S. intelligence communitys conclusion that Russia did try to interfere in the election. People will die because of it.
Read more: https://apnews.com/6a54a956998740f98997fc6461f7d132/Trump:-Putin-again-denies-meddling-in-2016-election
Bluepinky
(2,279 posts)Both he and Donald have so much personal integrity.
Ligyron
(7,645 posts)What actually happened is Trump apologized for getting caught and begged Pooty not to call in those loans or release the pe-pee tape.
no_hypocrisy
(46,312 posts)Putin wouldn't lie about interfering with US national elections.
Abouttime
(675 posts)After tRump is removed and convicted could we live with the fact that he and his cabal flee to Russia rather than remain in the USA to face life in prison? Treason deserves punishment!
demmiblue
(36,920 posts)Reporter: Do you believe him?
Trump: "Well, look, I can't stand there and argue with him, I would rather have him get out of Syria, I would rather get to work with him on the Ukraine rather than arguing about whether or not... that whole thing was set up by the Democrats. Look at Podesta, look at all the things that they have done with the phony dossier. Those are the big events. But Putin said he did not do what they said he did. But we have a good feeling toward getting things done. If we had a relationship with Russia, that would be a good thing. In fact it would be a great thing, not a bad thing, because he could really help us on North Korea. We have a big problem with North Korea and China is helping us. And because of the lack of the relationship that we have with Russia, because of this artificial thing that's happening with this Democratic-inspired thing. We could really be helped a lot with Russia having to do with North Korea. You know you are talking about millions and millions of lives. This isn't baby stuff, this is the real deal. And if Russia helped us in addition to China, that problem would go away a lot faster."
Reporter: On election meddling, did you ask him the question?
Trump: "Every time he sees me he says I didn't do that and I really believe that when he tells me that, he means it. But he says I didn't do that. I think he is very insulted by it, which is not a good thing for our country. Because again, if we had a relationship with Russia, North Korea which is our single biggest problem right now, it would help a lot. I think they are doing very well with respect to China, they have cut off financing, they have cut off lots of oil and lots of other things, lots of trade and it's having a big impact. But Russia on the other hand may be making up the difference. And if they are, that's not a good thing. So having a relationship with Russia would be a great thing especially as it relates to North Korea."
More: https://www.axios.com/trump-sides-with-putin-over-intelligence-agencies-on-russian-meddling-2508577822.html?utm_source=sidebar
SWBTATTReg
(22,222 posts)Prove it.
liar, liar, pants on fire tRUMP!
ananda
(28,914 posts)Because I'm a stoopid subhuman typical
American voter.
Right.
C_U_L8R
(45,040 posts)Social media is still swarming with Russian bots.
Trump must be a traitor.
bucolic_frolic
(43,511 posts)This is patently transparent
Botany
(70,657 posts)Because both are such honest and good men.
StevieM
(10,500 posts)Irish_Dem
(48,097 posts)The one that tasted so good. I didn't eat it and I believe myself.
mdbl
(4,976 posts)Jerks.
LudwigPastorius
(9,262 posts)The only conclusion we can draw is that Trump its playing gullible moron in order to cover up his own guilt in colluding with Russia and subverting the democratic foundation of this country.
May Robert Mueller, and the wheels of justice, continue to grind exceedingly fine.
truthisfreedom
(23,169 posts)Kaleva
(36,404 posts)Response to demmiblue (Original post)
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Greywing
(1,124 posts)Is tRump making a threat? Or is he just speaking from out of his ass agin?
rlegro
(338 posts)Trust, but verify.