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Fox's chief intelligence correspondent edited out mention of Russian government when quoting Trump Jr. emails


In the initial email, “a trusted intermediary” wrote, “This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump.”

But, as the ellipses show, Herridge omitted a key section of the quote. Goldstone’s reference to “Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump” was not included in the on-screen graphic, and Herridge did not mention that part of the quote during her report.

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