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SD Senator John Thune Backs Probe into Possible Russian Election Hacking

SD Senator John Thune Backs Probe into Possible Russian Election Hacking

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There has been debate and dispute about possible Russian influence and interference in the US election process.
The CIA has charged that interference may have helped Donald Trump win the election.
South Dakota Senator John Thune says Congress should get involved….

Thune says there is a difference of opinion among the US intelligence agencies….

Donald Trump has said the reports are “partisan propaganda” intended to undermine the election results.
Thune says Trump needs to take the time to listen to the intelligence experts…..

President Obama has asked the intelligence agencies to prepare a report on hacking related to the election.

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