WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s eldest son released emails Tues-­day showing he embraced Russian efforts to support his father’s presidential campaign, a shocking disclosure likely to further fuel speculation over Moscow’s suspected role in the election. The email chain was released in its entirety by Trump Jr. in a move that jolted Washington, and added fuel to the firestorm swirling over allegations that Trump’s campaign team colluded with Moscow to influence the 2016 election. ‘Nothing to tell’Speaking to Fox News, Trump Jr. said he didn’t tell his father about the meeting after it failed to yield compromising information about his election rival Clinton. “This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump – helped along by Aras and Emin,” he added. Donald Jr responded less than 20 minutes later, according to the chain of emails entitled “Russia – Clinton – private and confidential.”“Thanks Rob I appreciate that,” the son responded.

Source: Manila Times July 12, 2017 12:45 UTC