Trump's comments about opposition research from foreign governments aren't surprising; his team has been saying the same thing for months

In an interview last month, Jared Kushner said 'I don't know' when asked if he would contact the FBI having learned about Russian attempts at election sabotage.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that he would possibly accept the aid of foreign governments during an election without informing the FBI, a shocking admission that's sure to be used against him by critics calling for the president's impeachment. However, Trump's statement is actually in line with what his advisers have been saying publicly for months.

"What if a foreign adversary—let's now say North Korea—offers a presidential candidate dirt on a competitor in 2020? Do you agree with me that the campaign should immediately contact the FBI?" he asked. President Trump said Wednesday evening of foreign intelligence on election opponents that"it's not an interference, they have information—I think I'd take it," to ABC's George Stephanopoulos."If I thought there was something wrong, I'd go maybe to the FBI—if I thought there was something wrong. But when somebody comes up with oppo research, right, they come up with oppo research, 'Oh let's call the FBI.

Not even Trump-pal Senator Lindsey Graham could fully defend the president.

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