Trump in 2014: Russian hacking is a ‘big problem’

Published December 20, 2016 12:08am ET



In recent weeks, Donald Trump has questioned whether Russia really interfered in the 2016 presidential election. But two years ago, he took a stronger stance against Russian hacking.

In an interview with Fox News in 2014, Trump called Russia’s hacking “a problem.” He had been asked about comments FBI Director James Comey made on “60 Minutes” about hacking by China.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.