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Sen. Rand Paul says sour grapes are to blame for the continued obsession by President Donald Trumps critics over Russias meddling into the 2016 presidential election.

CNNs Jake Tapper invited Sen. Mitch Connells Kentucky counterpart onto The Lead to discuss the ongoing media frenzy over possible collusion between the presidents associates and Russian officials. Mr. Paul was asked by the host if he supports letting the facts lead where they may, at which point he framed the ordeal as vindictive political theater.

I think the whole thing is sour grapes, to tell you the truth, Mr. Paul said Monday before imitating the presidents critics. Did Sessions meet with the Russian ambassador? Yes, I think its all sour grapes. I dont think theres anything there. Im not against people looking at facts, but I think we shouldnt get carried away with things.

The Republican added that former FBI Director James Comeys testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee last week confirmed that agents were not targeting the president.

Comey said the president was not, you know, the point of any investigation and the president responded petulantly, probably and said, tell everybody Im not the object of your investigation. You can see where there would be an annoyance. But even by Comeys testimony saying, he told me he hoped I would finish it, it certainly doesnt sound like any kind of obstruction of justice when you tell someone I hope they will finish their job.

Mr. Pauls appearance comes less than 24 hours before Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before the same intelligence committee. Mr. Sessions recused himself from the FBIs investigation three months ago due to two undisclosed meetings with Russian ambassador Sergei Kislyak.

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Rand Paul: 'Sour grapes' fueling Trump-Russia collusion frenzy - Washington Times