In response to the Associated Press’ public report reaffirming the DNC was hacked by Russia and news that prosecutors are considering bringing charges against six Russian government officials, DNC deputy communications director Adrienne Watson released the following statement:

“It is irrefutable that Russia hacked the DNC and interfered in our election to help elect President Trump. The Kremlin must be held accountable for its attack on our country. We need a president who puts our country first, not one who continues to empower Putin and threaten our national security by refusing to accept the truth.”