Purportedly. Allegedly.
He told the two Russians that he wasn't the least bit concerned about Russia's meddling in the US election because the US does that too.
Really? Didja know? Well that certainly explains his benign neglect of the Russian meddling.
It Illustrates what a fine fine kind kind thoughtful thoughtful man chump is in his comforting of the Russians so they wouldn't feel awkward at all.
That is what a good host/hostess always does. Put your guests at ease. You spill red wine all over the white carpet? They spill red wine too.
So all the red wine chump purposely spills on white carpets white upholstery is simply because he is a kind thoughtful caring host. Yep.