Fresh leaks from inside the White House claim that senior members of Donald Trump's campaign team were in constant contact with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before November's election—directly contradicting statements made by the president and his team.
Trump and his supporters are attempting to deflect attention on the crisis by criticizing the volume of leaks coming out of Washington, but unless they rapidly stem the tide, these disclosures could begin to undermine his presidency.According to four current and former officials speaking to the New York Times, US intelligence agents spotted the communications at the same time they were investigating Russian attempts to interfere with the outcome of the election.The report has been backed up by sources speaking to CNN, who added that both Trump and former President Barack Obama were briefed last month on the communications between Russian operatives and members of Trump's campaign team.While communications of this type are not unusual, the frequency of the calls "raised a red flag," officials said.Continue reading on VICE News
