Assuming that Obama already knows the results of the investigation, Trump will have to run upstream if the public believes that the Russians must be punished for their interference in our elections. And you can bet that any quick reversal of the Obama policy will be met by staunch Dem and some Rep blowback. It will take time to repair relations. It will take more than four weeks.
Thinking about your response. Would it be a bad thing if diplomats in both the US and Russia who served during O’s administration are replaced? Might help drain the swamp.
You are spot on. Astute comment.
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.