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Report Video IssueJimmy Carter: President Trump Was Put Into Office Because of Russian Interference
2019-06-28T10:33:13-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/513/20190628103358001_hd.jpgDuring an appearance in Leesburg, Virginia, former President Jimmy Carter says President Trump "didn't actually win the election in 2016" and was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf. When pressed by historian Jon Meacham if that meant President Trump was illegitimate, President Carter responds, "Based on what I just said, which I can't retract, I'd say yes." He also says President Trump needs to admit the interference took place and condemn it.
During an appearance in Leesburg, Virginia, former President Jimmy Carter says President Trump "didn't actually win the election in 2016"… read more
During an appearance in Leesburg, Virginia, former President Jimmy Carter says President Trump "didn't actually win the election in 2016" and was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf. When pressed by historian Jon Meacham if that meant President Trump was illegitimate, President Carter responds, "Based on what I just said, which I can't retract, I'd say yes." He also says President Trump needs to admit the interference took place and condemn it. close
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- Jimmy Carter U.S. President (Former) [D] United States
- Walter F. Mondale U.S. Vice President (Former) United States
- Jason J. Carter Grandchild Jimmy Carter
- Jon E. Meacham Author
- Karin Ryan Program Director Carter (Jimmy) Center->Human Rights Program