Over drinks, Papadopoulos mentioned Russians had information on Hillary Clinton that could prove damaging, Downer told The Australian in an April 28 interview.
There was no indication in the short exchange with Papadopoulos that Trump was aware of the damaging information, Downer also said.
Downer's encounter with Papadopoulos would later prompt the FBI to open "Crossfire Hurricane" - the counterintelligence investigation into possible coordination between members of Trump's campaign and the Kremlin.
Downer sent a cable back to Australian government authorities within 48 hours of the Papadopoulos encounter.
In his interview, Downer confirmed several details TheDCNF previously reported, including about how the Papadopoulos meeting came about and what else was discussed.
Downer also suggested the meeting was brief and Papadopoulos was not drunk, as has been widely reported.
According to the profile, Downer and Papadopoulos spoke over a "Single short drink."
Downer also confirmed he confronted Papadopoulos over his comments about then-British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Downer said he and Papadopoulos also discussed foreign policy issues, including Trump's position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and policy toward China.
http://dailycaller.com/2018/05/27/downer-papadopoulos-trump/
There was no indication in the short exchange with Papadopoulos that Trump was aware of the damaging information, Downer also said.
Downer's encounter with Papadopoulos would later prompt the FBI to open "Crossfire Hurricane" - the counterintelligence investigation into possible coordination between members of Trump's campaign and the Kremlin.
Downer sent a cable back to Australian government authorities within 48 hours of the Papadopoulos encounter.
In his interview, Downer confirmed several details TheDCNF previously reported, including about how the Papadopoulos meeting came about and what else was discussed.
Downer also suggested the meeting was brief and Papadopoulos was not drunk, as has been widely reported.
According to the profile, Downer and Papadopoulos spoke over a "Single short drink."
Downer also confirmed he confronted Papadopoulos over his comments about then-British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Downer said he and Papadopoulos also discussed foreign policy issues, including Trump's position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and policy toward China.
http://dailycaller.com/2018/05/27/downer-papadopoulos-trump/
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