Im going to read a statement which i typically dont do at these but i want to make sure you full will you understand fully understand what i have to say on the issue that i think is mostly on our minds this morning. Obviously, any foreign breach of our cybercurt measures is serving, and i strongly condemn any such efforts. Prior to the election the director of National Intelligence released a statement saying that the russian government directed the recent compromises of emails from u. S. Persons and institutions. Including from u. S. Political organizations. That is what the Intelligence Community believes can be said in had unclassified remarks without risking sources and methods. Anything else, anything else is irresponsible likely illegal, and potentially for partisan political gain. I agree with senator schumer, chairman mccain, burr, and others simply cannot be a partisan issue. Let me remind all of you that the Senate Intelligence committee on which i and chairman of the Arm Ser
Meddled in the election to help trump win. This after president obama orders a full review of russianrelated hacking. Overnight, an infamous intelligence flop is being offered up as evidence. His team says these are the same people that said Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. This threatening to fuel an early feud between the top u. S. Agencies and the white house. Were getting new reaction from moscow. We have a team of cnn reporters and experts standing by to have these conversations. We begin with christen holmes. Shes outside trump tower for us. What are you hearing from new york this morning . Reporter good morning, christi. Repeatedly during the election, President Trump praised vladimir putin. It became quite a topic on the last debate. His opponent calling him a puppet, saying russia wanted him to win because he could be a puppet. Its Important Note that this is not the first time donald trump has dismissed claims of russian hack. Earlier this weeblg in a Time Maga
Republican Senate Majority in the 115th congress or reduce it, and speaking of congress, before he left new york this morning, donald trump with the speaker of the house, paul ryan. Heres ryans tensecond response. A great meeting talking about our transition, excited about getting to work and hitting the ground running in 2017 to put this country back on track. Thanks, guys. Tonight Donald Trump Holds his socalled 13th thank you rally in grand rapids, michigan. Beginning with the bayou with cnns ryan nobles. Ryan, tell us why donald trump is heading where you are for this event today . Reporter as you mentioned, brianna, the Runoff Election takes place tomorrow here in louisiana. It wont affect whether or not republicans control the balance of power in washington in the u. S. Senate, but it will matter whether or not they, how much seats they control that majority by, and if john kennedy is able to hold on for victory saturday and all polls show he is expected to do so, that will mean