Allegations that the Russian government tried to influence America’s election are extraordinarily serious – “the political equivalent to 9/11,” according to Michael Morell, the former acting director of the CIA.
The coming congressional investigation should be bipartisan and bicameral, and should focus not just on the election allegations but also on the threat Russian President Vladimir Putin poses to geopolitical stability. This is especially important now that President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly signalled his intent to reset relations with Russia – something the administrations of both George W Bush and Barack Obama tried to limited degrees.
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Source: Gulf times
