White House statement on Trump Jr’s was that it is “ridiculous” - UOB

Analysts at UOB explained that the key news yesterday belonged to the Trumps as Donald Trump Jr released an e-mail chain in which he set up a meeting in June 2016 with a Russian-linked lawyer to obtain potentially damaging information on Hilary Clinton during the presidential campaign.

Key Quotes:

"The disclosure (possibly in the name of transparency) could inadvertently provide ammunition for US investigators on the possible collusion between Russia and Trump’s presidential campaign. The White House statement on Trump Jr’s was that it is “ridiculous” to talk of perjury and treason in reference to Russia contacts."

"It also said that Trump is “frustrated” that Russia continues to be an issue, would love to move on to other topics."

"All “appropriate parties” were involved in decision to provide limited White House comment on emails released by Donald Trump Jr while president Trump says his son is a high quality person and applauds his transparency."