What You Need To Know About The Russia Investigations: The Dossier
An infamous, unverified document is often at the center of discussions about the Russia imbroglio. What is it and where did it come from?
What is the dossier?
The dossier is a 35-page collection of reports and memos alleging deep connections between Donald Trump's presidential campaigns and Russian officials. The dossier also includes salacious material that would be embarrassing to Trump and could have left him open to blackmail or coercion. NPR has not detailed the contents because it remains unverified.
Where'd it come from?
During the 2016 Republican presidential primaries, the hired a, which represents the Democratic National Committee, offering to continue its investigations into Trump. In April, the law firm agreed, and it began to underwrite the investigation.
