In an interview on a state-funded Russian television network, Donald Trump said Thursday that he doesn’t want to see third-party candidates in the upcoming presidential debates, and that he believes Russian interference in American elections was "probably unlikely,"
Speaking with Larry King on RT (Russia Today), the Republican nominee suggested that claims of Russian interference are likely coming from across the aisle.
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"I think maybe the Democrats are putting that out. Who knows, but I think it’s pretty unlikely," he said.
Trump went on to condemn any foreign influence in the U.S. election, deeming any such action "inappropriate."
"I hope that if they are doing something, I hope that somebody’s going to be able to find out that they can end it because that would not be appropriate at all," the Republican nominee said.
Trump was heavily criticized for repeatedly praising Russian President Vladimir Putin as a superior leader to President Barack Obama -- “He does have an 82 percent approval rating” -- in Wednesday evening's “commander-in-chief forum” broadcast on NBC. Hillary Clinton has accused Russia of actively trying to elect Trump.
A Trump campaign spokesperson later said that the Republican candidate expected the interview with King to be appear on his podcast, not RT.
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