“As far as the general theme of Russia’s interference, look, the president has said he doesn’t believe it. And ultimately, whether he believes it or not, the work’s going to move forward,” Rubio told host Chuck Todd. Incredulous, Todd pressed Rubio for seeming to give the president a pass on the issue. Multiple investigations are looking into whether Trump’s campaign colluded with Russian officials, including a Department of Justice probe headed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. You don’t know whether he’s under investigation or not.”Rubio in his “Meet the Press” appearance also defended Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ stunning admission last week that he has never received or asked for a briefing on the Russian interference.

Source: Huffington Post June 18, 2017 17:15 UTC