Just hours before FBI Director James Comey is set to testify to Congress about alleged Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election, President Trump on Monday morning again vociferously denied that he or his campaign had any involvement with Kremlin operatives in the run-up to the Nov. 8 vote.
Trump referenced recent statements made by former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper — an Obama administration pick — to back up his denial of any wrongdoing during his upset win over Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
“James Clapper and others stated that there is no evidence Potus colluded with Russia. This story is FAKE NEWS and everyone knows it!” Trump tweeted.
James Clapper and others stated that there is no evidence Potus colluded with Russia. This story is FAKE NEWS and everyone knows it!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 20, 2017
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The Democrats made up and pushed the Russian story as an excuse for running a terrible campaign. Big advantage in Electoral College & lost!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 20, 2017
Trump also alleged contact between the Clinton campaign and Russian officials — a charge the Clinton camp denies.
“What about all of the contact with the Clinton campaign and the Russians? Also, is it true that the DNC would not let the FBI in to look?” Trump tweeted.
Trump has steadfastly maintained he never worked with Russian agents and has no knowledge of anyone in his orbit doing so. An intelligence report produced in January found that Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to influence the U.S. election in Trump’s favor.
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Somebody's nervous….wonder why.https://t.co/tMSvbRw5OF
— John Schindler (@20committee) March 20, 2017
'FAKE NEWS': Trump blasts Russia conspiracy as Comey prepares to face lawmakers https://t.co/BBzsayml50 by @CDerespina pic.twitter.com/ADW9Ud4wcR
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 20, 2017
you'd hardly suspect the FBI director is testifying before Congress today pic.twitter.com/96uSx4dNP0
— Simon Maloy (@SimonMaloy) March 20, 2017
He's flailing and lashing out in all directions. A sign of how worried he is about Kremlingate probe. https://t.co/6xsspVchZv
— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) March 20, 2017
Really tired of this guy and his never-ending stream of crises, controversies and scandals — real or imagined. How much of our taxpayer money is going into all these investigations, hearings and what not? Is Trump really in such a need for all this drama?
He’s mentally ill and unpredictable. He cares not for any consequences that do not directly affect him. It’s all about Trump 24/7.
In the meantime our enemies are watching all of this and they will take advantage.
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