‘Putin’s Niece’ Catfished Trump Aide, Offered Kremlin Meeting

George Papadopoulos was approached by a mysterious Russian woman and a Kremlin-backed professor. They offered up dirt on Hillary Clinton—and a chance to meet Putin.

Kelly Weill

Published Oct. 30 2017 12:39PM EDT 

Kelly Weill

kelly.weill@thedailybeast.com

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