The essay has become another piece of political fodder for debate between opponents and supporters of President Trump. Russia would not rule out the possibility that not one but perhaps a number of Trump administration officials collaborated on the piece. The New York Times should be prepared to defend itself from a Russian onslaught of phishing and social engineering attacks. Understanding these internal dynamics – the alleged “two-track presidency” described in the New York Times op-ed – would help Russia understand and predict U.S. policy with the highest degree of confidence. Russian intelligence would seek to use its media platforms to sprinkle corroborating “evidence” to buttress the op-ed’s attacks on the president.

Source: Fox News September 18, 2018 07:52 UTC