Trump says his election victory was worst thing to ever happen to Russia

US President Donald Trump has announced that his victory in the presidential election was the worst thing that could’ve happened to Russia.

“You know what’ll say, my victory in the election was the worst thing that has ever happened to Russia,” Trump told a crowd during a campaigning event in North Carolina.

“But at the same time, having good relations with Russia, with China, North Korea, Japan is a good thing, not a bad thing,” he said.

He said that he had a good meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.

Trump is campaigning for Republicans as the US is getting ready for midterm elections on November 6.