"Well, I wonder why the Secret Service, if this was nefarious, why the Secret Service allowed these people in. In an emailed response to questions about Sekulow's comments, Secret Service spokesman Mason Brayman said the younger Trump was not under Secret Service protection at the time of the meeting, which included Trump's son and two senior campaign officials. "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: bd News24 July 16, 2017 20:03 UTC