US Director of intelligence, Dan Coats stressed on Saturday that he had no intention to disrespect the US president with his “awkward response” to news of a second planned summit between Trump and Putin.
“Some press coverage has mis-characterized my intentions in responding to breaking news presented to me during a live interview," Coats said. "My admittedly awkward response was in no way meant to be disrespectful or criticize the actions of the president.”