John Matthews
WMAL.com
WASHINGTON — (WMAL) Hours before the House Intelligence Committee opens its investigation into possible tampering of the 2016 election by the Russian government, President Donald Trump offered up his assessment of the validity of the probe in a series of tweets.
The President pointed out that James Clapper, a Trump critic and National Intelligence Director under former President Barack Obama, has noted, among others, that he’s seen no sign of collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign.
The President went on to blame the ongoing Russia connection storyline on Democrats as a means of dodging blame for his victory in November, and claimed that the story Congress and the FBI should be investigating is the leaking of classified information.
James Clapper and others stated that there is no evidence Potus colluded with Russia. This story is FAKE NEWS and everyone knows it!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 20, 2017
The Democrats made up and pushed the Russian story as an excuse for running a terrible campaign. Big advantage in Electoral College & lost!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 20, 2017
The real story that Congress, the FBI and all others should be looking into is the leaking of Classified information. Must find leaker now!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 20, 2017
FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency Director Michael Rogers will be among those testifying before the House panel at a 10 am hearing Monday. Aside from the Russia storyline, President Trump’s accusations of illegal wiretapping by the Obama Administration is also expected to be a major subject at the hearing.
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