CNN’s Jake Tapper on Wednesday rebutted President Trump's attack on the news media for questions about his 2016 presidential campaign’s ties to Russia.

"These are news stories. Conspiracy theories are false & more like 'Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzLoeffler calls for hearing in wake of Netflix's 'Cuties' Health care in the crosshairs with new Trump Supreme Court list 'Parks and Rec' cast members hosting special reunion to raise money for Wisconsin Democrats MORE's dad was with Lee Harvey Oswald' or 'vaccines cause autism,' " Tapper tweeted, mentioning two "false" stories Trump brought up during his campaign.

These are news stories. Conspiracy theories are false & more like "Ted Cruz's dad was with Lee Harvey Oswald" or "vaccines cause autism" https://t.co/0Ps5pFBoU1 — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 15, 2017

Trump earlier Wednesday blasted the “fake news media” after reports emerged that aides on his presidential campaign were in frequent contact with senior Russian intelligence officials.

“The fake news media is going crazy with their conspiracy theories and blind hatred,” Trump tweeted, adding that CNN and MSNBC are “unwatchable.”

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“This Russian connection non-sense is merely an attempt to cover up the many mistakes made in Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonBarr criticizes DOJ in speech declaring all agency power 'is invested in the attorney general' Virginia Democrat blasts Trump's 'appalling' remark about COVID-19 deaths in 'blue states' The Hill's Campaign Report: Biden asks if public can trust vaccine from Trump ahead of Election Day | Oklahoma health officials raised red flags before Trump rally MORE’s losing campaign,” Trump continued, referencing the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee.

“The real scandal here is that classified information is illegally given out by ‘intelligence’ like candy. Very un-American.”

The fake news media is going crazy with their conspiracy theories and blind hatred. @MSNBC & @CNN are unwatchable. @foxandfriends is great! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 15, 2017

This Russian connection non-sense is merely an attempt to cover-up the many mistakes made in Hillary Clinton's losing campaign. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 15, 2017

The real scandal here is that classified information is illegally given out by "intelligence" like candy. Very un-American! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 15, 2017

Reports emerged Tuesday that aides and allies to Trump’s 2016 bid were in recurring contact with senior Russian intelligence officials, according to intercepted phone calls and phone records.

Current and former U.S. officials told The New York Times they had seen no evidence of collusion in regard to the Russian hacking of Democratic organizations or the presidential race last year.

The Times’s sources added that it remained unclear whether any of the talks centered on Trump himself or which exact U.S. and Russian figures participated in the calls.

Tuesday’s reports followed the resignation of Michael Flynn, Trump’s former national security adviser, late Monday.

The retired Army lieutenant general said he “inadvertently” gave “incomplete information” about his past talks with Russia’s ambassador to Vice President Pence and others.

Reports emerged last week that despite denials, Flynn and Sergey Kislyak discussed U.S. sanctions against Russia before Trump entered office.

Former President Obama’s administration imposed sanctions on Russia in December, following revelations that it ran an influence campaign to try to help Trump win the White House.

Trump has cast intelligence reports about Russia’s efforts favoring his election as attempts at delegitimizing his presidency.