Trump defends sharing terrorism 'facts' with Russians

Trump defends sharing terrorism 'facts' with Russians

<p>President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his right to share "facts pertaining to terrorism" and airline safety with Russia, saying in a pair of tweets he has "an absolute right" as president to do so.</p>

News 12 Staff

•

May 16, 2017, 9:24 AM

•

Updated

Paws off bodega cats: New bill could remove city's prohibition on cats in retail food stores

01:41

416edricnoongymthefts_2026-04-16-12-33-20

Thefts reported at Bushwick Planet Fitness; police release images of person wanted

02:11

VIOLENTARRESTAB530PM_2026-04-15-17-35-41

NYPD: Officers' badge, guns removed following chaotic arrest inside Boerum Hill Liquor store

00:23

bushwickstabbingarrest1030pZC_2026-04-15-22-47-10

Teen arrested for allegedly stabbing 14-year-old outside middle school in Bushwick

01:45

crownheightsstabbing1030pZC_2026-04-15-22-39-25

Man stabbed in the back in Crown Heights steps from fatal attack the night before

01:30

atlanticavefire530pZC_2026-04-15-17-57-28

Fire erupts at apartment building in East New York

01:43

BrownsvilleGangBustedAB530PM_2026-04-15-17-41-45

Brooklyn DA: 36 alleged gang members arrested in Brownsville gang bust

00:32

Scammer impersonating NYPD employee steals thousands from 92-year-old woman

01:43

416rebuildingbrooklyn_2026-04-16-06-47-04

Gravesend gets new middle school annex to combat overcrowding

00:35

416graciemansionguiltyplea_2026-04-16-07-40-54

2 men plead not guilty in alleged Islamic State-inspired bomb attempt outside New York mayor’s home

00:30

Corrections captain, 10 officers accused of submitting phony timesheets and stealing nearly $230K in pay

01:59

Road Trip Close to Home: Williamsburg sports bar putting women's sports front and center

02:04

Thousands of NYC building workers vote ‘Yes’ on potential strike

02:19

BXBBABYSHOTARRAIGNMENT0415530P_2026-04-15-18-09-46

Second suspect charged in fatal shooting of 7-month-old girl in Bushwick appears in court

01:35

Rare comet visits our early morning sky this week

03:54

Bombshell lawsuit alleges KKK image, racist messages appear in NYPD group chat

02:16

U.S. energy secretary addresses rising gas prices and tri‑state energy challenges in exclusive interview

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

Ad Choices

Privacy Manager

News12 New York

Where to Watch

Download the App

Local

Crime

Weather

beWell

The East End

Crime Files

Trump defends sharing terrorism 'facts' with Russians

<p>President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his right to share "facts pertaining to terrorism" and airline safety with Russia, saying in a pair of tweets he has "an absolute right" as president to do so.</p>

Top Stories

Michelin Guide adds five new Brooklyn restaurants to its star list

Summer-like warmth continues in Brooklyn today with cooler weather ahead

NYPD officer on horse chases down purse snatcher in Manhattan

Paws off bodega cats: New bill could remove city's prohibition on cats in retail food stores

Thefts reported at Bushwick Planet Fitness; police release images of person wanted

NYPD: Officers' badge, guns removed following chaotic arrest inside Boerum Hill Liquor store

Teen arrested for allegedly stabbing 14-year-old outside middle school in Bushwick

Man stabbed in the back in Crown Heights steps from fatal attack the night before

Fire erupts at apartment building in East New York

Brooklyn DA: 36 alleged gang members arrested in Brownsville gang bust

Scammer impersonating NYPD employee steals thousands from 92-year-old woman

Gravesend gets new middle school annex to combat overcrowding

2 men plead not guilty in alleged Islamic State-inspired bomb attempt outside New York mayor’s home

Corrections captain, 10 officers accused of submitting phony timesheets and stealing nearly $230K in pay

Road Trip Close to Home: Williamsburg sports bar putting women's sports front and center

Thousands of NYC building workers vote ‘Yes’ on potential strike

Second suspect charged in fatal shooting of 7-month-old girl in Bushwick appears in court

Rare comet visits our early morning sky this week

Bombshell lawsuit alleges KKK image, racist messages appear in NYPD group chat

U.S. energy secretary addresses rising gas prices and tri‑state energy challenges in exclusive interview

News12 New York

Where to Watch

Download the App

Local

Crime

Weather

beWell

The East End

Crime Files

Trump defends sharing terrorism 'facts' with Russians

<p>President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his right to share &quot;facts pertaining to terrorism&quot; and airline safety with Russia, saying in a pair of tweets he has &quot;an absolute right&quot; as president to do so.</p>

Top Stories

Michelin Guide adds five new Brooklyn restaurants to its star list

Summer-like warmth continues in Brooklyn today with cooler weather ahead

NYPD officer on horse chases down purse snatcher in Manhattan

Paws off bodega cats: New bill could remove city's prohibition on cats in retail food stores

Thefts reported at Bushwick Planet Fitness; police release images of person wanted

NYPD: Officers' badge, guns removed following chaotic arrest inside Boerum Hill Liquor store

Teen arrested for allegedly stabbing 14-year-old outside middle school in Bushwick

Man stabbed in the back in Crown Heights steps from fatal attack the night before

Fire erupts at apartment building in East New York

Brooklyn DA: 36 alleged gang members arrested in Brownsville gang bust

Scammer impersonating NYPD employee steals thousands from 92-year-old woman

Gravesend gets new middle school annex to combat overcrowding

2 men plead not guilty in alleged Islamic State-inspired bomb attempt outside New York mayor’s home

Corrections captain, 10 officers accused of submitting phony timesheets and stealing nearly $230K in pay

Road Trip Close to Home: Williamsburg sports bar putting women's sports front and center

Thousands of NYC building workers vote ‘Yes’ on potential strike

Second suspect charged in fatal shooting of 7-month-old girl in Bushwick appears in court

Rare comet visits our early morning sky this week

Bombshell lawsuit alleges KKK image, racist messages appear in NYPD group chat

U.S. energy secretary addresses rising gas prices and tri‑state energy challenges in exclusive interview

<p>President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his right to share "facts pertaining to terrorism" and airline safety with Russia, saying in a pair of tweets he has "an absolute right" as president to do so.</p>