Washington Post: Trump had undisclosed hour-long meeting with Putin at G-20 summit
After his much-publicized, two-and a quarter-hour meeting early this month with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Group of 20 summit in Germany, President Trump met informally with the Russian leader for an additional hour later the same day.
The second meeting, unreported at the time, took place at a dinner for G-20 leaders, a senior administration official said. Halfway through the meal, Trump left his own seat to occupy a chair next to Putin. Trump was alone, and Putin was attended only by his official interpreter.
The encounter underscores the extent to which Trump was eager throughout the summit to cultivate a friendship with Putin. During last year’s campaign, Trump spoke admiringly of Putin and at times seemed captivated by him.
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WNU Editor: Leaders at these meetings always have numerous off-the-record meetings .... this is nothing new. But it looks like someone has now leaked it, and the U.S. press is now up in arms that they were not informed. As to what was discussed .... it was probably a continuation of their meeting from that afternoon.
More News On Reports That President Trump And President Putin Had A Second Undisclosed Hour-Long Meeting At The G-20 Summit
Trump and Putin Held a Second, Undisclosed, Private Conversation -- New York Times
Trump, Putin held a second, undisclosed meeting at G20 summit -- Reuters
Trump had second conversation with Putin in Germany -- AP
Trump, Putin had second, undisclosed talk at G-20 -- The Hill
Trump spoke with Putin at the end of the G20 social dinner -- CNN
Trump and Putin Had A Second Private Conversation at G20 Summit -- Sputnik
Trump's secret Putin pow-wow: What could go wrong? -- Will Bunch, Philly.com
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