The Russians claim to have been in touch with Trump's campaign

[lapucelle]

before the election.

Tweety is covering the story in his next segment.

[BeyondGeography]

1. That's what his compromised Admin gets for supporting NATO

and making noise about Ukraine. Plenty more where that came from.

[NCTraveler]

2. +1

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028687472

[jmg257]

3. Sheesh - how old is that report?

Multiple reports indicated late last week that Michael Flynn spoke to the Russian ambassador before Americans cast their ballots. This is consistent with what Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in the fall, when he said “there were contacts” between the Russian government and Trump’s campaign team ahead of Nov. 8.

U.S. intelligence reports during the 2016 presidential campaign showed that Kislyak was in touch with Flynn, officials said. Communications between the two continued after Trump’s victory on Nov. 8, according to officials with access to intelligence reports on the matter.

Kislyak, in a brief interview with The Post, confirmed having contacts with Flynn before and after the election, but he declined to say what was discussed.

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/russian-ambassador-confirms-pre-election-talks-michael-flynn