By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/donald-trump-jr-retains-new-york-based-lawyer Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Donald Trump Jr. retains New York-based lawyer Politics Jul 10, 2017 5:30 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The eldest son of President Donald Trump has retained a New York-based lawyer to represent him. Alan Futerfas confirmed in an email to The Associated Press on Monday that he’s the lawyer for Donald Trump Jr., who has acknowledged meeting during the presidential campaign with a Russian lawyer whom he thought might have negative information on Hillary Clinton. Congressional committees and Special Counsel Robert Mueller are investigating whether Russia coordinated with Trump campaign associates to sway the presidential election. Trump Jr. said Monday on Twitter that he was “happy to work with the committee to pass on what I know.” The president has his own legal team. His son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Vice President Mike Pence are also among those with lawyers. READ MORE: Trump Jr. ‘happy to work with’ Senate panel We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The eldest son of President Donald Trump has retained a New York-based lawyer to represent him. Alan Futerfas confirmed in an email to The Associated Press on Monday that he’s the lawyer for Donald Trump Jr., who has acknowledged meeting during the presidential campaign with a Russian lawyer whom he thought might have negative information on Hillary Clinton. Congressional committees and Special Counsel Robert Mueller are investigating whether Russia coordinated with Trump campaign associates to sway the presidential election. Trump Jr. said Monday on Twitter that he was “happy to work with the committee to pass on what I know.” The president has his own legal team. His son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Vice President Mike Pence are also among those with lawyers. READ MORE: Trump Jr. ‘happy to work with’ Senate panel We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now