Lindsey Graham: 'The Idea That Russia Did Not Meddle in Our Election Is Fake News'

[DonViejo]

by Amy Russo | 10:50 am, July 1st, 2018

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) hopes President Donald Trump will take a tough stance on election meddling as he prepares for his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling any claim to the contrary flat out false.

“I’m concerned when the president tweets, you know, Russia denies they meddled in our election,” Graham told NBC’s Chuck Todd Sunday on Meet the Press. “When they say they didn’t meddle, they’re lying, so I’m glad the president is going to confront Putin. Show him the evidence you got, Mr. President, because it’s overwhelming.”

Graham, who was being interviewed from Turkey, added that while the U.S. has taken punitive action against Russia for its behavior, he believes election interference will rear its head again during the midterms.

“In many ways this administration has been tough on Russia,” he told Todd. “We’ve armed the Ukraine, we’ve imposed sanctions, we’ve kicked out diplomats, but the idea that Russia did not meddle in our election is fake news. They did meddle in our election and they’re doing it again in 2018.”

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[exboyfil]

1. Next reporter's question

Don't you think it is the responsibility of the Senate as part of its oversight function to censure the President and his administration when they knowingly lie to the public?

[global1]

2. It's A Win-Win For The Repugs In Nov 2018.....

Lindsey says they'll meddle again in Nov 2018. So if they maintain the House and Senate and there is no apparent blue wave - they've won because of Russian meddling and they'll go on their merry way - overlooking any Russian meddling.

And if the Dems win and take back the House and/or Senate - the Repugs will cry that the only reason the Dems won was because of Russian meddling and they'll claim that the election was illegitimate.

[murielm99]

4. Let them yell.

Who cares? We need to take as many elections as possible.

[Garrett78]

3. I would think Graham would be utterly exhausted from all the mental gymnastics.

[dixiegrrrrl]

9. I agree..did not think he had that much acuity.

Maybe his dumb act is too good. But he seems to be able Renfield. Somebody's got to be, I guess.

[duforsure]

5. The Idea you're complicit,

With a criminal , pro russia putin hugging treasonous traitor isn't fake news.

[lame54]

6. Now excuse me while I vote for whatever Trump puts up

[Goodheart]

7. "the president is going to confront Putin"

Talk about your fake news.

[TexasBushwhacker]

8. He expects Trump to CONFRONT Putin? N/t