The Times said the news infuriated Trump, who complained that Democrats would use the information against him. intelligence agencies say Russia interfered in the 2016 election through social media campaigns and stealing and distributing emails from Democratic accounts. They say Russia was trying to boost Trump's campaign and add chaos to the American political process. But Trump has also spoken warmly of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and withdrawn troops from areas, like Syria, where Moscow could fill the vacuum. He said Russia is relying on a covert social media campaign to divide the American public.

Source: Economic Times February 21, 2020 02:03 UTC