One factor mentioned is Obama has not released any information about attempts to hack Republican candidates and activities. Were there any, Republican leaders and Congresspeople will want that answer. There are already some key Republicans upset about the Russian activities and indicating they may not be too happy with Trump’s friendly attitude toward Putin. Remember Bush’s disillusionment after he thought he could read Putin’s eyes.
This also puts Russia and China on notice that any activities of their’s will be carefully watched for during our vulnerable transition of Presidents period. In addition at least one Republican has already pointed out that the next hack could be against Republicans. After all many countries prefer Democrats in office and love Obama. So why wouldn’t they try to get Democrats back in office if we let Russia get away with it. I believe it was also stated that 16 of our security agencies believe the Russians did hack.
It’s an odd discussion. Some say all countries hack all the time including the USA. Then, they say Russia wouldn’t and couldn’t do it and that anyone who says they did is disloyal to Trump or wants to start WWIII or WWIV. Nation’s have interests, not friends. Putin is not Trump’s friend. He’s not America’s friend. He’s phony and a thug. He will collide with Trump once he doesn’t achieve his goals.