CNN's Tapper Takes Aim at Trump for 'False' Stories

CNN's Jake Tapper fired back at President Donald Trump, who had attacked the news media for raising questions about his presidential campaign's ties to Russia.

These are news stories. Conspiracy theories are false & more like "Ted Cruz's dad was with Lee Harvey Oswald" or "vaccines cause autism" https://t.co/0Ps5pFBoU1

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 15, 2017

The Hill noted Tapper referred to "two 'false' stories Trump brought up during the presidential campaign."

Earlier Wednesday Trump had blasted the "fake news media" after reports that his campaign aides were in frequent contact with Russian intelligence officials, according to the website.

The fake news media is going crazy with their conspiracy theories and blind hatred. @MSNBC & @CNN are unwatchable. @foxandfriends is great!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 15, 2017

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