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Unreal. Asked whether he would hold Russia accountable for literally anything, Trump DOES NOT MENTION GEORGIA, MH-17, CRIMEA, UKRAINE, OR ELECTION INTERFERENCE. Says the US and Russia have "both" been "foolish," we've "both made mistakes." Then discusses his election victory.

— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) July 16, 2018

He believes a murderous dictator, an enemy who assassinates dissidents, over his own intelligence officers.

To any Republicans: I am imploring you to help us wrest our country back from Russia. And to Democrats: Get. Out. The. Vote. https://t.co/dFqIUqjlGP https://t.co/p9oGiCsZwI

— Phil (Newsletter link in bio) Plait (@BadAstronomer) July 16, 2018

Trump, asked by press to denounce Russian election interference, asks where Clinton’s are. He says Putin told him it wasn’t Russia. If the 25th amendment means anything, it’s meant for this situation.

— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) July 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/Amy_Siskind/status/1018884056564584449

HELSINKI RECAP: With the world watching, President Trump stood at Vladimir Putin’s side and acknowledged more forcefully than ever before that he, the 45th American president, believes the Russian president more than the U-S intelligence community.

— Jeff Zeleny (@jeffzeleny) July 16, 2018

This is a betrayal to the oath of office. Donald Trump is clearly under the control of Moscow. To him Putin & the oligarchy are his political base & he will always side with them. No doubt this is why #TreasonSummit is trending #1 today #SaveDemocracy https://t.co/djHKfV4UJS

— Malcolm Nance (@MalcolmNance) July 16, 2018