President Trump, standing beside Vladimir Putin, did him a
huge favor by refusing to say whether he believed U.S. intelligence or Russia on election interference in 2016.
Top congressional Republicans sharply criticized President Donald Trump Monday after he cast doubt on Russian interference in the 2016 election during a press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Missed opportunity by President Trump to firmly hold Russia accountable for 2016 meddling and deliver a strong warning regarding future elections,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.), who often advocates for Mr. Trump on Capitol Hill, said on Twitter.
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John McCain tweeted: "Today’s press conference in #Helsinki was one of the most disgraceful performances by an American president in memory." And on his website added:
"No prior president has ever abased himself more abjectly before a tyrant"
In a strongly-worded statement, US House Speaker Paul Ryan said Mr. Trump "must appreciate that Russia is not our ally".
"There is no moral equivalence between the United States and Russia, which remains hostile to our most basic values and ideals," he said, adding that there was "no question" Moscow had interfered in the 2016 election.
"The United States must be focused on holding Russia accountable and putting an end to its vile attacks on democracy."
Look for damage control for members of the Trump personality cult on "Hannity" and "Fox and Friends" tomorrow morning.