elected.

Trump and his aides have framed stories about Russia with skepticism, saying the storyline is something Democrats are pushing to question the legitimacy of Trump's presidency. Because of this, Russia has been one of the few countries spared from Trump's usually blunt talk, on Twitter and otherwise.

Since Russia's decision to expel hundreds of diplomats, Trump hasn't tweeted about Russia's move, but has slammed China's efforts to curb North Korea's missile programs.

"I am very disappointed in China. Our foolish past leaders have allowed them to make hundreds of billions of dollars a year in trade, yet they do NOTHING for us with North Korea, just talk," Trump wrote over two messages. "We will no longer allow this to continue. China could easily solve this problem!"

The lack of response toRussia comes at the same time that White House aides have been inconsistent on how Trump feels about Russian sanctions.

Former press secretary Sean Spicer said in June that Trump was still reviewing the possible sanctions but that the administration had concerns about Congress eroding the administration's authority to determine such actions.

Anthony Scaramucci, Trump's communications director who departed the White House Monday, told CNN last month that Trump may veto the measure, a comment that was largely dismissed by Republicans on Capitol Hill.

"He may sign the sanctions exactly the way they are, or he may veto the sanctions and negotiate an even tougher deal against the Russians," Scaramucci said on CNN's "New Day," calling Trump's strategy on sanctions part of his "counterintuitive, counterpunching personality."

After the sanctions passed both the