That begs the question why would Trump make such a statement? It is especially confounding since there are numerous published reports that tell us that questions about his supposed legitimacy as president bother Trump like no other.
Let’s take a look at the possibilities:
1. Revelations that Trump/his campaign accepted Russian assistance in the 2016 election.
2. Trump needs help from Russia to secure a second term.
3. All of the above.
There is a 4th possibility - no, probability... Trump has gone through life believing he is entitled - entitled to do/have whatever he wants, and if necessary others will clean up his mess.