This week, the President-Elect grew furious when the CIA accused Russia of helping him win the election. Then things got even dicier.
Chello.
Vlad, this is Don. The CIA found out about the election hacking. We have to be very careful or we’ll both be hanged for treason.
No, I’m Russian, I’ll be fine. I’m going to go hug a koala bear now.
Oh, that’s right. I’ll be executed alone.
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