Transcript of Trump Jr.'s Russia meeting emails
Transcript of the chain of emails released by Donald Trump Jr. describing arrangements for a June 2016 meeting with a "Russian government lawyer" said to have information damaging to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Donald Trump Jr. posted the statement and emails Tuesday on Twitter. They are listed here in chronological order for clarity. Bracketed material listed as "obscured' was redacted in the released material.
Referenced in the emails are Rob Goldstone, a music promoter, singer Emin Agalarov, and his father, Moscow-based developer Aras Agalarov, who was involved with Trump Jr.'s father, Donald Trump, in hosting the 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow.
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To everyone, in order to be totally transparent, I am releasing the entire email chain of my emails with Rob Goldstone about the meeting on June 9, 2016. The first email on June 3, 2016 was from Rob, who was relating a request from Emin, a person I knew from the 2013 Ms. Universe Pageant near Moscow. Emin and his father have a very highly respected company in Moscow. The information they suggested they had about Hillary Clinton I thought was Political Opposition Research. I first wanted to just have a phone call but when that didn't work out, they said the woman would be in New York and asked if I would meet. I decided to take the meeting. The woman, as she has said publicly, was not a government official. And, as we have said, she had no information to provide and wanted to talk about adoption policy and the Magnitsky Act. To put this in context, this occurred before the current Russian fever was in vogue. As Rob Goldstone said just today in the press, the entire meeting was "the most inane nonsense I ever heard. And I was actually agitated by it."
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On Jun 3, 2016, at 10:36 AM, Rob Goldstone (obscured) wrote:
Good morning
Emin just called and asked me to contact you with something very interesting.
The Crown prosecutor of Russia met with his father Aras this morning and in their meeting offered to provide the Trump campaign with some official documents and information that would incriminate Hillary and her dealings with Russia and would be very useful to your father.
This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its government's support for Mr. Trump - helped along by Aras and Emin.
What do you think is the best way to handle this information and would you be able to speak to Emin about it directly?
I can also send this info to your father via Rhona, but it is ultra sensitive so wanted to send to you first.
Best
Rob Goldstone
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On Jun 3, 2016, at 10:53, Donald Trump Jr. (obscured) wrote:
Thanks Rob I appreciate that. I am on the road at the moment but perhaps I just speak to Emin first. Seems we have some time and if it's what you say I love it especially later in the summer. Could we do a call first thing next week when I am back?
Best,
Don
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----- Original Message -----
From: Rob Goldstone (obscured)
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 12:40 PM
To: Donald Trump Jr.
Subject: Re: Russia - Clinton - private and confidential
Hi Don
Let me know when you are free to talk with Emin by phone about this Hillary info - you had mentioned early this week so wanted to try to schedule a time and day Best to you and family Rob Goldstone
This iphone speaks many languages
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On Jun 6, 2016, at 15:03, Donald Trump Jr. (obscured) wrote:
Rob could we speak now?
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----- Original Message -----
From: Rob Goldstone (obscured)
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 3:37 PM
To: Donald Trump Jr.
Subject: Re: Russia - Clinton - private and confidential
Let me track him down in Moscow
What number he could call?
This iphone speaks many languages
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On Jun 6, 2016, at 15:38, Donald Trump Jr. (obscured) wrote:
My cell (obscured) thanks
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Donald J. Trump Jr.
Executive Vice President of Development and Acquisitions The Trump
Organization
725 Fifth Avenue ' New York, NY ' 10022
(obscured) ' trump.com
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On Jun 6, 2016, at 3:43 PM, Rob Goldstone (obscured) wrote:
Ok he's on stage in Moscow but should be off within 20 Minutes so I am sure can call Rob
This iphone speaks many languages
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On Jun 6, 2016, at 16:38, Donald Trump Jr. (obscured) wrote:
Rob thanks for the help.
D
Sent from my iPhone
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On Jun 7, 2016, at 4:20 PM, Rob Goldstone (obscured) wrote:
Don
Hope all is well
Emin asked that I schedule a meeting with you and The Russian government attorney who is flying over from Moscow for this Thursday.
I believe you are aware of the meeting - and so wondered if 3pm or later on Thursday works for you?
I assume it would be at your office.
Best
Rob Goldstone
This iphone speaks many languages
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On Jun 7, 2016, at 5:16 PM, Donald Trump Jr. (obscured) wrote:
How about 3 at our offices? Thanks rob appreciate you helping set it up.
D
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On Jun 7, 2016, at 5:19 PM, Rob Goldstone (obscured) wrote:
Perfect...I won't sit in on the meeting, but will bring them at 3pm and introduce you etc.
I will send the names of the two people meeting with you for security when I have them later today.
best
Rob
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On Jun 7, 2016, at 5:19 PM, Rob Goldstone (obscured) wrote:
Perfect...I won't sit in on the meeting, but will bring them at 3pm and introduce you etc.
I will send the names of the two people meeting with you for security when I have them later today.
best
Rob
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On Jun 7, 2016, at 18:14, Donald Trump Jr. (obscured) wrote:
Great. It will likely be Paul Manafort (campaign boss) my brother in law and me. 725 Fifth Ave 25th floor.
Sent from my iPhone
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-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Goldstone
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 10:34 AM
To: Donald Trump Jr.
Subject: Re: Russia - Clinton - private and confidential
Good morning
Would it be possible to move tomorrow meeting to 4pm as the Russian attorney is in court until 3 I was just informed.
Best
Rob
This iphone speaks many languages
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On Jun 8, 2016, at 11:15, Donald Trump Jr. (obscured) wrote:
Yes Rob I could do that unless they wanted to do 3 today instead. just let me know and ill lock it in either way.
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Donald J. Trump Jr.
Executive Vice President of Development and Acquisitions The Trump Organization
725 Fifth Avenue ' New York, NY ' 10022
(obscured)
(obscured) trump.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Goldstone
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 11:18 AM
To: Donald Trump Jr.
Subject: Re: Russia - Clinton - private and confidential
They can't do today as she hasn't landed yet from Moscow 4 pm is great tomorrow.
Best
Rob
This iphone speaks many languages
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From: Donald Trump Jr.
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016, 12:03 PM
To: Jared Kushner; Paul Manafort
Subject: FW: Russia - Clinton - private and confidential
Meeting got moved to 4 tomorrow at my offices.
Best,
Don
Donald J. Trump Jr.
Executive Vice President of Development and Acquisitions The Trump Organization
725 Fifth Avenue ' New York, NY ' 10022
(obscured)
(obscured) ' trump.com