E.J. Dionne: Trump isn’t fighting the Russian bots because they are part of his strategy

President Donald Trump gestures during a rally Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

President Donald Trump gestures during a rally Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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