Rep. Adam SchiffAdam SchiffSchiff: Obama's delayed response to Russian interference 'a very serious mistake' Sunday shows preview: Senate healthcare debate heats up Merkley: Trump 'absolutely' tried to intimidate Comey MORE (D-Calif.) said Sunday the Obama administration made "a very serious mistake" for not taking action against Russia after learning of election meddling.
"I think the administration needed to call out Russia earlier, needed to act to deter and punish Russia earlier and that was a very serious mistake," Schiff told host Dana Bash on CNN's "State of the Union."
The Washington Post reported last week that Obama knew Russian President Vladimir Putin was attempting to influence the 2016 election results months before the election took place.
Trump slammed Obama Saturday for failing to act more aggressively after learning about Russia's efforts to interfere in the election
"Since the Obama Administration was told way before the 2016 Election that the Russians were meddling, why no action? Focus on them, not T!" Trump tweeted.
The California lawmaker said on Sunday Trump should not complain about the news of Obama administration's delayed response to Russia's interference because Trump urged the Russians to hack into her emails.
"I think that was a mistake but I have to contest what President Trump is saying because for Donald Trump who openly egged on the Russians to hack Hillary Clinton's emails and celebrated every release of stolen documents -- to criticize Obama is now a bit like someone knowingly receiving stolen property blaming the police for not stopping the theft," Schiff continued, adding that the president "is in no position to complain here."
Other Democrats have similarly criticized Obama for his administration's response.