Former President Donald Trump revealed that he had a private conversation with President Vladimir Putin of Russia during a February dinner. The dinner occurred before the February 12 summit meeting of the world leaders in Munich, Germany, and was attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump claimed in a series of tweets that he discussed “security” and “trade” with Putin, yet refused to reveal the exact nature of the talks. According to congressional investigators, the White House has yet to turn over any emails or other written records regarding the interaction, as it pertains to ongoing investigations into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. Democrats claim that the lack of transparency in this matter highlights the need for increased accountability and oversight when dealing with the current administration. The controversy over the dinner has escalated following revelations that Robert Mueller’s prosecutors asked Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser, what he discussed with the Russian ambassador during a December 2016 meeting.
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