Donald Trump Causes European Alarm; Allies Fear Russia Has Co-opted Him
Donald Trump has caused alarm bells among U.S. allies in Europe who are on the front lines against Russia and have dealt with Valdimir Putin’s efforts to interfere in their own elections. The fear he’s been co-opted because of his pro-Putin stance. Trump has repeatedly rebuffed suggestions that Russia is meddling in the U.S. election, despite being briefed to the contrary by U.S. intelligence agencies. For more than a month now, the Homeland Security Department and the Director of the Office National Intelligence have said they are “confident” Russia is responsible....
