“Trump administration looking into it”: WH Press Secy Leavitt on claims of Russian “interference” in 2016 polls
Summary
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the Trump administration is investigating claims of Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. The report also highlighted conflicting viewpoints on the intelligence assessments related to the interference.
Key Points
- The Trump administration is looking into claims of Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.
- Karoline Leavitt emphasized that the administration is finally addressing these claims.
- DNI Tulsi Gabbard argued that intelligence alleging interference was based on 'manufactured' intelligence.
- Multiple congressional investigations, including reports led by Marco Rubio, found that Russia aggressively sought to influence the 2016 election.
