Trump says hacking had 'no effect' on election

President-elect Donald Trump declined to single out Russia over cyber-interference in the US election after a briefing by top intelligence chiefs Friday, and said the election's outcome was not affected by hacking. In a statement after meeting four top intelligence chiefs, Trump acknowledged that cyber-attacks by Russia, China and other countries threaten US institutions, political parties, and businesses. "While Russia, China, other countries, outside groups and people are consistently trying to break through the cyber infrastructure of our governmental institutions, businesses and organizations including the Democrat National Committee, there was absolutely no effect on the outcome of the election," Trump said in the statement.

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