Trump accuses the New York Times of 'a virtual act of treason,' after it reported the U.S. is stepping up digital incursions into Russia's electric power grid
Washington - US President Donald Trump on Saturday accused The New York Times of"a virtual act of treason," after it reported the US is stepping up digital incursions into Russia's electric power grid.
Trump tweeted that the accusations were"NOT TRUE," calling the media"corrupt" and repeating accusations that journalists are"the enemy of the people." The Times report came after an investigation by US special counsel Robert Mueller of alleged hacking by Russia's GRU intelligence agency and social media manipulation by Russia's Internet Research Agency to benefit Trump's election campaign.
In its Saturday report, the Times described"broad hesitation to go into detail with Mr Trump about operations against Russia for concern over his reaction -- and the possibility that he might countermand it or discuss it with foreign officials."
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