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Kushner to Testify for Second Day About Trump’s Ties to Russia

HeadlineJul 25, 2017

Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner is returning to Capitol Hill today for a second day of testimony in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee amid the ongoing investigation into Trump’s ties to Russia. On Monday, Kushner testified for two hours during a closed-door session. He then spoke to reporters outside the White House.

Jared Kushner: “Let me be very clear: I did not collude with Russia, nor do I know of anyone else in the campaign who did so. I had no improper contacts. I have not relied on Russian funds for my businesses, and I have been fully transparent in providing all requested information. Donald Trump had a better message and ran a smarter campaign, and that is why he won.”

After Kushner left the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, he was confronted by a protester, Ryan Clayton of the group Americans Take Action.

Ryan Clayton: “Sign my Russian flag, please! Sign my Russian flag! I’m here today, because that man right there conspired with the Russians to steal an American election. That should be unacceptable. If we don’t want billionaires buying our elections, why are we letting foreign governments and foreign agents and the people who conspire with them stand in the White House next to the president? It’s despicable! We must do something about this. Impeach this president! He must resign immediately!”

Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and Trump’s former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, are slated to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow during a closed-door session in which they will reportedly not be under oath.

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