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WASHINGTON — The Russia investigation, which began this summer four years ago, is back in the news — with President Trump on Friday commuting Roger Stone’s prison sentence, with Robert Mueller’s op-ed defending Stone’s prosecution, and even with Jeff Sessions’ Senate runoff tomorrow in Alabama.
But what did happen was a bigger scandal — involving a foreign adversary — than we can remember for any recent administration or major presidential campaign. The Trump White House vs. Fauci: It’s now come to thisThe Trump White House is dropping oppo on Dr. Anthony Fauci. But if we’re recalling months-old statements about the coronavirus, don’t forget this February tweet from President Trump: “The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. We are in contact with everyone and all relevant countries. CDC & World Health have been working hard and very smart.
But the question is: Will that be enough to defeat Tuberville, who has been trumpeting President Trump’s endorsement and echoing the president’s criticism of Sessions over his decision to recuse himself from the Russia investigation?
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