Trump won't single out Russia as ‘security threat’

President Trump on Monday would not single out Russia as a security threat, saying instead that he considers “many countries threats.”

Trump was responding to questions at a joint press briefing with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto following their bilateral meeting in Washington. 

When asked by a Finnish reporter whether he considers Russia as a security threat, Trump replied, “I consider many countries as a security threat, unfortunately, when you look at what’s going on in the world today.” 

The reporter was referencing escalating tensions in the Baltic region. When asked what the United States would be willing to do if tensions continue to escalate, Trump offered no details but said plainly that the U.S. is “very protective of that region.” 

“I would consider many countries threats but these are all threats that we’ll be able to handle if we have to,” Trump said. “Hopefully, we won’t have to handle them, but if we do, we will handle them.”

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/348326-trump-wont-single-out-russia-as-security-threat