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Donald Trump has called the CIA’s conclusion that Russia attempted to manipulate the recent election to help him win "ridiculous"

“It’s just another excuse. I don’t believe it,” he said.

“Every week it’s another excuse. We had a massive landslide victory, as you know, in the Electoral College.”

He then repeated his belief intelligence analysts’ assessment could not be trusted, saying that “hacking is very interesting” because “once they hack if you don’t catch them in the act you’re not going to catch them”.

He explained he meant US spies had “no idea if it’s Russia or China or somebody. It could be somebody sitting in bed some place.”

The CIA had told a group of senators Russian hacks during the election had the specific goal of getting Trump into the White House.

Trump has also hit back at concerns he is not taking part in traditional daily security briefings saying he doesn’t need them as he is “smart”.

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Appearing todayon US national television, the billionaire said: ”I get it when I need it.

“First of all, these are very good people that are giving me the briefings.

And I say, ‘If something should change from this point, immediately call me. I’m available on one minute’s notice.’”

Last week it was revealed Trump is on average receiving one briefing a week, far lower than any of his predecessors.

Speaking to ‘Fox News Sunday’ suggested it isn’t necessary for him to receive the Presidential briefings daily arguing ‘I’m, like, a smart person.’

“I don’t have to be told the same thing in the same words every single day for the next eight years,” the president-elect added.

“I don’t need that. But I do say, ‘If something should change, let us know.’”

Trump, who will take office on January 20, stressed his Vice President-elect Mike Pence was receiving daily briefings.