Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they're preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling

The top Democratic leaders on the House and Senate intelligence committees announced they are preparing for the contingency that President Trump will attempt to justify or explain election interference by alleging foreign meddling and fraud. According to the lawmakers, their ongoing work operates under the presumption that the administration will point to outside interference to support these claims.

This strategic preparation by key congressional intelligence members highlights escalating concerns among lawmakers regarding the integrity of upcoming electoral processes and the administration's anticipated narrative surrounding them. It underscores a proactive stance by the legislative branch's intelligence leadership as they monitor potential threats and political messaging related to foreign influence in US elections.