The question is simple: how does Trump's lying that Russia did not interfere in 2016 to help him, help him in 18 and 20?
Pretty simple, Trumbots do not care! If he would be found guilty of high crimes they would not care one bit! So no matter what nothing will hurt him with his base!
I care, I want to see the evidence. Why don't you want me to see the evidence? I'll scream for his impeachment. let's go, display the evidence baby. otherwise stfu.
Read the indictments:
https://www.justice.gov/file/1080281/download
You can't even talk to people like Flash and JC. Their facts depend on their feelings.
But the reality is that the Russians meddling does not make Trump somehow illegitimate. Those who consider his election illegitimate would feel that way regardless of the Russians. I firmly believe that without Comey's Nov Surprise Hillary wins, but that doesn't mean I think Hillary should not have been indicted. The election is what it is, and Trump's potus ... with the House Sen and SC.
And the reality also is that Russia interfered. So how is Trump's position stronger with the lie than without it?
Some people say Trump is an unguided missile without reason for doing things. I disagree and think "the trip" shows it. He intended everything. Blowing up Nato before saying they bowed to his demands, throwing May under the bus to push for a hard Brexit exit just as she hosted his dinner, showing up late to dis the Queen ... after Charles and William dissed him.