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Trump's 'No' About Russian Interference Requires Yet More Clarification

The White House press secretary asserted that the president believes Russia is still targeting the U.S., despite his apparent answer to a reporter's question Wednesday morning.

Updated at 3:05 p.m. ET

The White House is denying that President Trump believes Russia is no longer targeting U.S. elections and other infrastructure, despite his apparent answer to a reporter's question Wednesday morning.

Asked by reporters at the start of a Cabinet meeting whether Russia is still targeting the U.S., Trump

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