Bernie Sanders Tells Russia to ‘Stay Out’ After Briefing on Meddling

Bernie Sanders warned Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday to stay out of U.S. elections after confirming that American intelligence officials had briefed him last month on Russian efforts to help his presidential campaign.

“Mr. Putin is a thug. He is an autocrat. He may be a friend of Donald Trump — he’s not a friend of mine,” Sanders told reporters in Bakersfield, California. “Let me tell Mr. Putin: The American people, whether you’re Republicans, Democrats, independents, are sick and tired of seeing Russia and other countries interfering in our elections.”

Sanders, who’s seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, said that he received the intelligence briefing about a month ago.

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{Matzav.com}