The following article by John Wagner and Felicia Sonmez was posted on the Washington Post website July 18, 2018:
President Trump said ”no” when asked if he thought Russia was still targeting the U.S. The White House says Trump was rejecting the question not answering it. (Reuters)
For the third straight day, President Trump cast doubt on whether he views Russia as a threat, despite warnings from his own government that Moscow continues to target the United States with hostile actions.
Trump triggered a new uproar Wednesday morning when he appeared to suggest that Russia is no longer seeking to interfere in U.S. elections — prompting the White House to assert hours later that his words had been misconstrued.
At the start of a Cabinet meeting at the White House, a reporter asked Trump, “Is Russia still targeting the U.S., Mr. President?”