Pelosi: ‘Unfortunate’ media published unsubstantiated Russia claims

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday it was “unfortunate” news outlets published questionable reports the Russian government harbors damaging information about Donald Trump’s personal and professional life, but she suggested Russia may have something on Trump that is allowing it to influence the president-elect.

“I have always wondered, what did the Russians have on Donald Trump that Donald Trump would question whether we should support our sanctions that we do have in Europe,” Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters Wednesday.

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