Donald Trump actually said...

"The Russia story is a total fabrication. It's just an excuse for the greatest loss in the history of American politics."

"The entire thing has been a witch hunt."

"It's a Democrat hoax that was brought up as an excuse for losing an election that, frankly, the Democrats should have won because they have such a tremendous advantage in the Electoral College."

"We must unite as Americans to protect the integrity of our democracy and our elections."