FOX News: Trump: Claims of Russian interference in 2016 race 'ridiculous,' Dems making excuses
President-elect Donald Trump, in an exclusive interview with “Fox News Sunday,” decried as “ridiculous” the CIA’s reported assessment that Russia intervened in the election to boost his candidacy – describing the claim as another “excuse” pushed by Democrats to explain his upset victory.
“It's just another excuse. I don't believe it,” Trump said. “… Every week it's another excuse. We had a massive landslide victory, as you know, in the Electoral College.”
Trump spoke with Fox News’ Chris Wallace in the president-elect’s first Sunday show interview since winning the election.
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WNU Editor: I have a sinking feeling that President-Elect Trump may be right on this one .... especially after I read this report .... FBI and CIA give differing accounts to lawmakers on Russia’s motives in 2016 hacks (Washington Post). Why the difference .... the CIA's view is a "consensus view" presented by administrative officials who are the political appointees of these agencies (i.e. Democrat), and it is a view based on their interpretation of a pattern .... not direct evidence. The FBI view is based on investigation and evidence obtained .... and it appears that what they obtained contradicts what the CIA is claiming. This should not surprise anyone .... the CIA's charter does not permit it to launch investigations on U.S. soil. That is why the CIA claim that the RNC was hacked along with the Democrats while also saying that the FBI is wrong to conclude that the RNC was NOT hacked makes no sense to me. I mean .... how can the CIA make the claim with no direct evidence that the hacked RNC documents weren’t released because the Russians were helping Trump .... even though the FBI (who have the evidence) are saying that the RNC was not hacked.
Bottom line .... to clear the air .... this CIA report and assessment should be declassified. And if it is not done by the Obama administration, I hope that the Trump administration will do so after January 20 when they assume the Presidency..
On a side note .... Russian intelligence are masters at disinformation. They are pros at manipulating the media, and pushing a narrative that advances their agenda. As to the question .... did they successfully interfere in the U.S. Presidential race .... all that I can say is that if they did it would be one of the greatest intelligence coups of all time .... and it was only possible because of sloppy and incompetent security protocols within the DNC.
More News On President-Elect Trump's Scepticism Of A CIA report That Russian Interfered In The 2016 Presidential Race
Trump denies CIA report that Russia intervened to help him win election -- Washington Post
Trump dismisses reports Russia helped him in U.S. election -- Reuters
Donald Trump weighs in on Russia hacking election, CIA intelligence -- CBS
Reports of Russian meddling in election 'ridiculous' Trump says -- L.A. Times
Trump: Reports of Russian hacking 'ridiculous' -- Politico
Trump: CIA Conclusion 'Ridiculous' that Russia Interfered to Help Him Win Election -- VOA
Trump Rejects Russian Hacking Report as Senators Launch Probe -- Roll Call
Trump dismisses allegations of Russian election tampering -- USA Today
Trump slams 'ridiculous' report of Russian election hacking, claims Obama could be trying to undercut him -- Business Insider
Trump Blames Democrats for Reports of Russia Hacking -- WSJ
Donald Trump rejects CIA Russia hacking report -- BBC
