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President Donald Trump, otherwise known as the man whose campaign is under investigation over its ties to Russia, is worried about Russian interference.
No, he's not come around and, yes, still thinks the Mueller investigation is a "witch hunt": instead, he is attempting to everyone of his genuine concern that Russia will meddle in the upcoming election in support of the Democrats.
Amid repeated dismissals of allegations of collusion between Russia and his campaign, Trump tweeted his concern that Russia "will be pushing very hard for the Democrats" in the upcoming election.
Crucially, the first trial in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible Trump campaign collusion with Russia is set to start this week, examining former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
Yet Russians are quaking in fear of Republicans, according to Trump, who boasted that "no president has been tougher on Russia than me" - a baseless assertion at odds with his flattering treatment of Vladmir Putin.
Last week, Trump went as far as to back Russian denials over interference in the 2016 election, before backpedalling following fierce bipartisan condemnation with a questionable excuse.
Confused? Terrified? Want out? So does everyone else.
Truly unbelievable. Just a week ago, he was practically sitting on Putin’s lap. https://t.co/jb9HXk8Ebh— David Axelrod (@David Axelrod) 1532466719
Putin *literally* stood next to Trump and *literally* said he preferred Trump to the Democrats https://t.co/6febLZ1Us0— Mehdi Hasan (@Mehdi Hasan) 1532454804
Does he think he has the Men In Black memory eraser gadget or something https://t.co/oLcfmnG382— rabia O'chaudry (@rabia O'chaudry) 1532452755
I don't bookmark many tweets, but this is one of them, and it's not because it's one of the most absurd tweets I've… https://t.co/Ij7UQuHrzs— Scott Santens 🧢⬆️🏄♂️ (@Scott Santens 🧢⬆️🏄♂️) 1532463267
I can name approximately 44 Presidents that have been tougher on Russia than Trump. Keeping in mind a solid number… https://t.co/OYjEksULoB— Angry Staffer (@Angry Staffer) 1532452215
Some people are calling this gaslighting.
Only that Trump is not an unpleasant ex, but one of the most powerful men in the world trying to manipulate everyone in it as allegations over collusion with Russia heat up.
This guy is taking gaslighting to a new level. And also thinks his base are morons. https://t.co/9CyDnq07Nq— Neera Tanden (@Neera Tanden) 1532449604
Flipping the narrative. He really thinks the American people are idiots. https://t.co/vwINz6hY5o— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa Milano) 1532453896
Oh. Just. Stop. It. Even your supporters aren’t stupid enough to believe this. https://t.co/dXSauhyxH6— David Hoffman (@David Hoffman) 1532464522
One person beautifully corrected the tweet.
https://t.co/sEwAzuxJu4— Full Frontal (@Full Frontal) 1532448877
The Russians aren't the only ones who "definitely don't want Trump".
Neither did we. Also, this might be the funniest thing you’ve ever tweeted, Biff. https://t.co/EgF6cnWaOF— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1532470129
Other people are asking why Trump is not funding greater election security, given his worries.
If you are actually serious about protecting our elections, @realDonaldTrump, put your money where your mouth is an… https://t.co/qUsEKD1MMS— Ron Wyden (@Ron Wyden) 1532453961
Dear @realDonaldTrump: Based on your statement below, I look forward to you pushing for funding for election securi… https://t.co/U2NJfDqenY— Ted Lieu (@Ted Lieu) 1532453022
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