Russia trying to get Trump re-elected, intelligence officials reportedly tell Congress

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump shake hands at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan: Kremlin Press Office/Getty
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump shake hands at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan: Kremlin Press Office/Getty

Russia is trying to interfere in the 2020 election to help Donald Trump win reelection, intelligence officials have reportedly told Congress – apparently angering the president, who fears his Democrat enemies will use the assessment against him.

The briefing was delivered to members of the House Intelligence Committee on 13 February, according to the New York Times, which cited five people familiar with the details of the meeting.

Among those present was Adam Schiff, chairman of the committee and the man who led the impeachment investigation against the president.

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