Top US politician explains difference between 'fact and fiction' to Trump

Donald Trump being schooled on Twitter is nothing new but now he has been left burned by an extremely high-powered official.

Ranking Democratic congressman Adam Schiff tweeted a scathing response to the President when he declared the hearings into his administration’s tied with Russia as “fake news”.

Refusing to take the now-standard phrase used by Trump to criticise unflattering news reports, Schiff tweeted back: “Mr. President, the Russians hacked our election and interfered.

“No one disputes this now, but you. This is what is called ‘fact’.”

Not stopping there, Schiff went on to tweet: “As you will see during our hearing, Mr. President, there is no evidence Mr. Obama tapped your phones. This is what is called ‘fiction’.”

Now on a roll, Schiff then blasted the President for accusing the British of colluding on wiretapping during the US election.

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He added: “Your suggestion British wiretapped you & jape with Merkel are harming our relationships with key allies. This is called ‘collateral damage’.

“The intelligence community concluded the Russians will interfere again. This is why full investigation is important to country. Please stop.”

FBI Director James Comey has said at a hearing today that it is investigating possible links between Trump’s campaign and Russia’s attempt to disrupt the US election.

Donald Trump has claimed that links to Russia were “made up” by the Democrats after Hillary Clinton lost the election.

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