.....ALSO, NOT TRUE! Anything goes with our Corrupt News Media today. They will do, or say, whatever it takes, with not even the slightest thought of consequence! These are true cowards and without doubt, THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 16, 2019
Daily Mail: Trump furiously DENIES claims that the US is increasing cyber attacks on Russia and that he has NOT been told because Pentagon officials fear he might CANCEL the operation
* Donald Trump tweeted his denial on Saturday night
* Comes after the New York Times released a report detailing the country's cyber attacks on Russia
* The report also details how the Pentagon has maneuvered around the President, using a provision added to the military authorization bill last summer
* 'Do you believe that the Failing New York Times just did a story stating that the United States is substantially increasing Cyber Attacks on Russia,' Trump said
* He added: 'This is a virtual act of Treason by a once great paper so desperate for a story, any story, even if bad for our Country...ALSO, NOT TRUE!
* The new provision comes as various officials fear the president could cancel their operations or tell other world leaders sensitive information
President Trump was in a Twitter frenzy on Saturday, denying reports that the United States has increased cyber attacks on Russia.
Donald Trump was furious at reports that the Pentagon maneuvered around him to carry out the attacks on Russia in fear he would cancel the operation or engage with talks with Vladimir Putin.
'Do you believe that the Failing New York Times just did a story stating that the United States is substantially increasing Cyber Attacks on Russia,' Trump said in the Saturday tweet thread.
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Update: Trump accuses The New York Times of 'a virtual act of Treason' for publishing a story saying the US is ramping up cyberattacks on Russia (Business Insider).
WNU Editor: This NYT story touched a nerve.
