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Trump Jr.’s Emails Turn the Russia Story Into a Self-Inflicted Wreck

Donald Trump Jr. released emails showing he was eager to meet with a Russian-linked lawyer promising damaging information on Hillary Clinton, instantly deepening the Trump campaign’s Russia exposure and triggering bipartisan demands for documents and testimony.

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First recorded Jul 11, 2017·Meaningfully updated Jul 11, 2017

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Trump Jr.’s Emails Turn the Russia Story Into a Self-Inflicted Wreck

Donald Trump Jr. released emails showing he was eager to meet with a Russian-linked lawyer promising damaging information on Hillary Clinton, instantly deepening the Trump campaign’s Russia exposure and triggering bipartisan demands for documents and testimony.

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Trump Jr.’s Emails Turn the Russia Story Into a Self-Inflicted Wreck

Donald Trump Jr. released emails showing he was eager to meet with a Russian-linked lawyer promising damaging information on Hillary Clinton, instantly deepening the Trump campaign’s Russia exposure and triggering bipartisan demands for documents and testimony.

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