The US Secret Service on Sunday denied a suggestion from President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer that it had vetted a meeting between the president’s son and Russian nationals during the 2016 campaign. “Well, I wonder why the Secret Service, if this was nefarious, why the Secret Service allowed these people in. “Donald Trump, Jr was not a protectee of the USSS in June, 2016. Sekulow’s comments about the Secret Service drew quick criticism, including from Frances Townsend, who advised former Republican President George W Bush on homeland security. Lawyer: Trump Unaware of MeetingTrump himself has said he was unaware of the meeting between his son and the Russian lawyer until a few days ago.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 16, 2017 20:15 UTC