who met with russian lawyer

Pres. Trump Departs from G-20 Summit Claiming Victory While U.S. Isolated on Core Issues

But the meeting with people close to Trump could raise further questions about the contacts of those close to Trump with Russian officials during the presidential campaign.

Trump on Russian Interference in Election: 'Nobody Really Knows'

Kushner attorney Jamie Gorelick confirmed the meeting but called it brief and said he was asked to attend by Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr. admits meeting with Russian lawyer during campaign

"I was asked to attend the meeting by an acquaintance, but was not told the name of the person I would be meeting beforehand," he added in Saturday's statement. According to Donald Trump Jr., the meeting occurred in June 2016, and Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law, and Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort also attended.

Report: Trump, Jr. Met With Russian Lawyer During Campaign

"After pleasantries were exchanged, the woman stated that she had information that individuals connected to Russia were funding the Democratic National Committee and supporting Ms. Clinton," he said. "Her statements were vague, ambiguous and made no sense."

Trump Says U.S. Must Move Beyond Election Controversy

The Times had previously identified the lawyer as Veselnitskaya, a Russian national known to push the Kremlin's agenda and its continued battle against the Magnitsky Act.

What's The significance of Trump Jr.'s Meeting With Russian L?

The U.S. intelligence community has concluded that Russia was the mastermind behind a series of hacks and propaganda campaigns to interfere with the 2016 election. NBC News has reported that senior intelligence officials believe — with a "high degree of confidence — that Russian President Vladimir Putin was personally involved.

White House Sends Mixed Messages After Putin Meeting

"I think it's very important that President Trump had a very substantive dialogue with his counterpart on this," Mnuchin told reporters. "And it is very clear that there are many issues we need to open a dialogue on. And I think President Trump handled it brilliantly."