Trump Skips Note-Taker In Putin Meeting To Avoid Leaks

By Staff Reporter
Posted on 07/16/18 | News Source: MATZAV

President Trump was reportedly wary of including a note-taker in his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday because of a concern that details would be leaked.

The Wall Street Journal report came as Trump prepared for a private meeting in Finland with Putin, which is expected to last about 90 minutes. There were no note-takers seen in the room.

The Journal reported that Putin appeared to have a notepad and a pen on a small table next to him. Trump did not appear to have a notepad.

The Russian foreign ministry responded to that comment by saying, “We agree.”

Read more at The Hill.