The White House firmly dismissed allegations of Russian interference in the election as a fabricated story lacking credibility. They viewed the narrative as weak and ridiculous, particularly the idea that they colluded with Russia to manipulate the election outcome. This perspective reflected a deep skepticism regarding the motivations behind the claims made by critics.

In contrast, the anti-Trump factions, especially within the media, held a strong belief that there was substantial evidence supporting the accusations. They considered it highly probable that serious issues were at play, and they remained hopeful that proof could be uncovered to substantiate their claims about Russian involvement in the election.