President Trump defends remark to Russian President Putin, says election meddling came up again “after that”
President Donald Trump was asked to clarify his sentiments to Russian President Vladimir Putin when he appeared to make light of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
"You have to take a look at the word. I did say it," Trump said during a news conference in Osaka. On Friday, Trump lightheartedly told Putin,"Don't meddle in the election" when asked by a reporter if the topic would come up during their bilateral meeting. The offhand remark, perhaps an attempt at levity, drew swift criticism. Trump said he had a"tremendous discussion" with the Russian leader, and suggested it came up again later in their meeting.
In the seven months since Trump last encountered his Russian counterpart, the Russians detained a former Marine on espionage charges and were accused by Mueller in his report of waging a"sweeping and systematic" influence campaign during the 2016 election.After every meeting and phone call, Trump's critics have accused him of fealty to Putin.
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