AP FACT CHECK: Spicer says case closed on Russia. It’s not
WASHINGTON — The question of collusion between Russian interests and Donald Trump’s campaign is far from answered, despite repeated assertions by the president’s spokesman that it’s case closed.
Sean Spicer angrily dismissed inquiries about the matter Tuesday, declaring that “every single person who’s been briefed on this, as I’ve said ad nauseam from this podium … have been very clear that there is no connection between the president or the staff here and anyone doing anything with Russia.”
That goes for “Republican, Democrat, Obama appointee” and career civil servants, he added. They “have all come to the same conclusion.”
THE FACTS: The matter is being investigated by the FBI and two congressional committees, so no conclusions have been reached at all.