Russian Influence Corrupts Government But It May Not Be Illegal

Anne Applebaum describes the methods by which Russian oligarchs who are not technically part of the Russian government, have been exerting influence on Trump and his associates.  Most of what we know about this is not illegal but its very clear that it has influenced Trump's government.  Corruption is as useful to Russia as illegal activities such as those they employ to spread misinformation through the social media.  Trump's senior strategy adviser, Steven Bannon, understands fake news reporting very well.  He is closely connected to Breitbart News which he managed.  Breitbart operates in Europe as well as in the US.