Russian Roulette

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Michael Isikoff is an investigative journalist who has worked for the Washington Post, Newsweek, and NBC News. He is the author of two New York Times bestsellers – Uncovering Clinton: A Reporter’s Story (2011) and Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War (2007). Isikoff is currently chief investigative correspondent for Yahoo News.

On November 9, 2013, Donald Trump hosted the Miss Universe pageant in Moscow, viewing it as a chance to impress Vladimir Putin and expand his business into Russia, including plans for a Trump Tower in Moscow. Despite facing criticism over Russia's anti-gay laws, Trump remained committed to the event, aiming to collaborate with Azerbaijani pop star Emin Agalarov and his father, Aras Agalarov. While a meeting with Putin was scheduled, it was thwarted by a traffic jam. Years later, in July 2016, FBI Director James Comey publicly addressed Hillary Clinton’s mishandling of classified emails but chose not to press charges. Meanwhile, the DNC hired Fusion GPS to investigate Trump’s ties to Russia, leading to the Steele dossier, which alleged the Russian government possessed compromising material on Trump. This raised concerns about potential manipulation by Russia. Trump’s campaign faced scrutiny for its Russian connections, particularly figures like Paul Manafort, Carter Page, and George Papadopoulos, all of whom had ties to Russian interests. On October 7, 2016, news of Russian election interference was overshadowed by Hurricane Matthew, the Access Hollywood tape, and Wikileaks’ release of John Podesta’s emails. Despite these controversies, Trump remained focused on the election, while Clinton’s campaign suffered a blow when the FBI reopened her email investigation just days before the vote. Trump’s victory on November 8, 2016, shocked many, with questions lingering about Russian influence. Investigations continued, and in January 2017, Buzzfeed published the Steele dossier, further fueling public interest in Russia’s role. As Trump took office, unresolved concerns about foreign interference and strained U.S.-Russia relations persisted, reflecting a modern Cold War dynamic driven by cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns.

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