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Donald Trump: “Well, I would, because he's in charge of the country, just as I consider myself to be responsible for things that happen…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2018
Well, I would, because he's in charge of the country, just as I consider myself to be responsible for things that happen in this country. Certainly, as the leader of a country, you would have to hold him responsible, yes.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump acknowledges that he holds Putin responsible for election interference.

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