Washington Post: Doubting the Intelligence, Trump Pursues Putin and Leaves A Russian Threat Unchecked
It was a busy week, so we wanted to make sure you saw this Washington Post article on President Trump’s refusal to acknowledge Russia’s interference in our election, his campaign to discredit intelligence proving Russia’s interference, and the troubling impact on national security. Here are highlights from the story, but we recommend checking out the article in its entirety here:
“Nearly a year into his presidency, Trump continues to reject the evidence that Russia waged an assault on a pillar of American democracy and supported his run for the White House.”
“The result is without obvious parallel in U.S. history, a situation in which the personal insecurities of the president — and his refusal to accept what even many in his administration regard as objective reality — have impaired the government’s response to a national security threat. The repercussions radiate across the government.”
“His position has alienated close American allies and often undercut members of his Cabinet — all against the backdrop of a criminal probe into possible ties between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin.”
“The result is without obvious parallel in U.S. history, a situation in which the personal insecurities of the president — and his refusal to accept what even many in his administration regard as objective reality — have impaired the government’s response to a national security threat. The repercussions radiate across the government.”
“His position has alienated close American allies and often undercut members of his Cabinet — all against the backdrop of a criminal probe into possible ties between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin.”