Donald Trump has sown further confusion about his attitude to Russia’s alleged meddling in US elections, questioning intelligence reports that the Kremlin is still seeking to undermine American democracy.
“For the third straight day, President Trump cast doubt on whether he views Russia as a threat,” says The Washington Post - although his press secretary blamed the row on another misunderstanding.
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