Trump backpedals from remarks about ‘Russian meddling’

US President Donald Trump has sought to clarify remarks he made about Russian President Vladimir Putin on his country’s meddling in last year’s election.

US President Donald Trump has sought to clarify remarks he made about Russian President Vladimir Putin on his country’s meddling in last year’s election.

He made the comments on the final day of his visit to Vietnam, before leaving for the Philippines.

Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay reports from the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.