James Clapper actually said...

Yes, and, you know, I find it somewhat ironic that people in the Trump administration criticize the Obama administration for not doing anything. Yet here as we're approaching 2020 and there is an ideal opportunity for the -- for President Trump to make clear once again that -- don't meddle in our political processes.

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James Clapper comments on the Trump administration's failure to confront election meddling.

05/02/2019

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