Trump says eldest son Donald Trump Jr is ‘innocent’

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Donald Trump (R) stands with his son Donald Trump Jr. after the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York on September 26, 2016.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended Donald Trump Jr. as “innocent” following revelations in emails that showed his eldest son welcomed Russian help against his father’s rival in last year’s presidential election.

“My son Donald did a good job last night,” Trump wrote on Twitter, referring to a television interview by his son late Tuesday on the issue. “He was open, transparent and innocent. This is the greatest Witch Hunt in political history. Sad!”

@realDonaldTrump My son Donald did a good job last night. He was open, transparent and innocent. This is the greatest Witch Hunt in political history. Sad!