US President Donald Trump said that Russia would prefer Hillary Clinton as president, Politico reported. 

“I will tell you this about Russia. If they had anything on me, it would have come out a long time ago,” he told Hannity live over the phone. 

According to him, it would have been more reasonable for Russia to promote Clinton amid oil and gas drilling.

Trump expressed hope to restore good relations with Russia and conclude a good trade deal with China.