whoa: "Sanders’ campaign has responded to recent reports about Russia attempting to aid [him] by suggesting the claim was leaked as part of a conspiracy against him concocted by Team Trump—specifically...Trump’s new acting DNI Richard Grenell."

"Casca then appears to suggest that it’s no coincidence reports about Russia seeking to boost Sanders came out immediately after Trump tapped Richard Grenell to serve as his new acting intel chief."

— Dennis Herring (@dcherring) February 22, 2020

"Trump and lawmakers were also alerted to Russia’s reported bid to assist the Democratic frontrunner."

goddamnit Devin.

— Dennis Herring (@dcherring) February 22, 2020

Bernie bad-rapped WaPo earlier..... but this is very..... different, and specific.

— Dennis Herring (@dcherring) February 22, 2020