National Security Adviser: No Evidence Russia Helping Trump Campaign

The transcript discusses allegations of Russian interference in the 2020 US election, with a focus on comments by national security adviser O'Brien, who claims not to have seen intelligence supporting these allegations. Intelligence officials reportedly warned that Russia was meddling in both the presidential and Democratic primaries, but interpretations of these briefings vary. Media figures like George Stephanopoulos questioned O'Brien on his responsibility to review the intelligence, but he sidestepped the issue.

What did O'Brien claim regarding the intelligence on Russian interference in the 2020 election?

• He confirmed seeing evidence of interference.

• He refused to comment on the intelligence.

• He stated that the intelligence was inconclusive.

• He denied seeing any intelligence on interference.

What did intelligence officials reportedly warn about Russia's actions in the 2020 election?

• Russia was trying to get President Trump reelected and interfering in the Democratic primaries.

• Russia was supporting all candidates equally.

• Russia was not involved in the election at all.

• Russia was only interfering in the Democratic primaries.

According to the New York Times, what was Shelby Pearson's assessment of Russia's goal?

• To disrupt the election process entirely.

• To support Democratic candidates.

• To get President Trump reelected.

• To remain neutral in the election.

What did senior national security officials say about Pearson's assessment?

• It was accurate and complete.

• It overstated Russia's ambitions and lacked context.

• It was irrelevant to the election.

• It understated Russia's ambitions.

How did O'Brien respond when asked about his responsibility to review the analysis on Russian interference?

• He agreed to review the analysis.

• He sidestepped the question.

• He denied any responsibility.

• He provided a detailed explanation.