Trump’s own intelligence chief distances himself from Russian meddling comments

Published July 16, 2018 6:53pm ET



Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats appeared to distance himself from President Trump on Monday after the U.S. leader admitted in a press conference with Vladimir Putin that he still doubts whether Russia interfered in the 2016 election.

“We have been clear in our assessments of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and their ongoing, pervasive efforts to undermine our democracy, and we will continue to provide unvarnished and objective intelligence in support of our national security,” Coats said in a statement.

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