Trump Officially Denies It: I ‘Never Worked For Russia,’ It’s ‘Big Fat Hoax’

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January 14, 2019 9:55 a.m.

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On the heels of a report that the FBI probed whether President Donald Trump worked for Russia, the President officially denied on Monday he’s ever worked for the Kremlin.

“I never worked for Russia,” Trump told reporters on Monday. “You know that answer better than anybody. I never worked for Russia. Not only did I never work for Russia, I think it’s a disgrace that you even ask that question because it’s a whole big fat hoax. It’s just a hoax.”

Trump denies it: "I never worked for Russia." pic.twitter.com/W7mT9akqIy

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The New York Times reported Friday that after Trump fired former FBI Director James Comey, the FBI began investigating whether Trump was working for Russia and against America because they were so concerned about his behavior.

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Nicole Lafond (@Nicole_Lafond) is TPM’s deputy editor, based in New York. She has also worked as the special projects editor and as a senior newswriter for TPM. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and previously covered education in central Illinois.

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austin_dave says:

January 14, 2019

Phew!
thebigragu says:

January 14, 2019

I guess it depends on what your definition of “work” is?
matthew1961 says:

January 14, 2019

Trump’s “I’m not a crook” moment has officially occurred.
mattinpa says:

January 14, 2019

Ah, but what if Sen. Kennedy said “Look me in the eye” and repeated the question? Until that happens the doubts will linger.
demyankee says:

January 14, 2019

thebigragu:

I guess it depends on what your definition of “work” is?

I guess he’s saying there’s no W-2 or 1099 forms, so there! See?!