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Helsinki Summit: Trump Sides with Putin Over US Intelligence
At a joint press conference with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Trump says he sees no reason why Russia would have interfered in the 2016 election, contradicting unanimous conclusions of US intelligence agencies. The comment triggers a bipartisan firestorm; even many Republicans condemn it. Trump later claims he misspoke, saying he meant 'wouldn't' not 'would.' Former CIA Director Brennan calls it 'treasonous.'
Sources
- T1 White House transcript Official
- T2 Associated Press Major