Maine’s Congressional Members Call Out Trump For Casting Doubt On Russia’s Election Meddling

All four members of Maine’s congressional delegation criticized President Trump for again downplaying and casting doubt on Russia’s interference in the 2016 election during his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on Monday. Sen. Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, which has been briefed extensively on the matter, said there is no doubt Russia meddled in the election that saw Trump defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton more than 18 months ago. “The Russians were relentless in their efforts to meddle in the 2016 elections, and their efforts are ongoing.