Trump denies knowing about Trump Tower meeting in advance
WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump denied Friday that he knew in advance about a Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 between a Russian lawyer, his eldest son and other aides that had been convened to hear dirt on his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton.
Trump tweeted, "NO," he "did NOT know of the meeting with my son, Don jr."
Trump's campaign had been told the Russian lawyer had dirt on Clinton to share.
CNN reported Thursday Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, claims Trump knew in advance about the meeting. CNN cited anonymous sources saying Cohen was willing to share that information with special counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating possible collusion between Trump's campaign and Russia.
A person familiar with the meeting confirmed the CNN report to The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because the person wasn't authorized to speak publicly.
