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Oct 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
MacLean says evidence of Trump-Russia alignment is growing
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CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean said evidence that President Donald Trump is aligning with Russia against Ukraine is becoming overwhelming. The discussion followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's account that he received no advance warning of overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, and his accusation that the U.S. limited intelligence sharing. The White House said intelligence sharing had not changed.
WHO: CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean
WHAT: MacLean said evidence that Trump is aligning with Russia against Ukraine is becoming overwhelming.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 6:17 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The statement responded to developments involving U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine and Russian attacks, including Zelenskyy's claim that he received no advance warning.
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