What You Need To Know About The Russia Investigations: Alleged Collusion
Russia attacked the presidential election in 2016. Did any Americans conspire to help the cause? Here is why Congress and the special counsel are investigating that question.
Why is President Trump's campaign being investigated for potentially conspiring with the Russian attack on the 2016 election?
Because of something that happened early in 2016: Trump, a political newcomer who had never served in the military or held elective office, was criticized for his lack of experience and faced pressure to name the team that would advise him on national security and foreign policy. Once he did, people on it began to receive overtures from Russians or their agents.
One adviser, George Papadopoulos, was
