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BobL: "Why didn’t also mention the United States, at least in 2016?"

I don't think our own Democrats need help from Russians to steal elections -- they're good at that, have been for many years, as evidenced by 2020.
So, what happened in 2016 and 2024?
"Too big to rig" overcame the Democrats' vote stealing talents, at least temporarily.

Regardless, I'm pretty sure Democrats will concoct new tricks to steal future elections, with or without help from Russians.

And, it's worth noting that Vladimir Putin never publicly endorsed candidate Donald Trump, and in 2024 did publicly support Kamala Harris.
In December 2015, Putin's comments about Trump were misquoted, and should have read --

"Well, he is a very bright light, talented without a doubt. But this is not our business to determine his merits, this is the business of the U.S. voters."

Trump, of course, was happy to have Putin's kind words, and you can decide if that constitutes "election interference".

That’s a roundabout answer, so I’ll ask again, do you think the Russians were responsible for Trump winning in 2016? If you say yes, that’s fine, half of the country is still with you on that.