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Dan Coats says he’ll answer questions about Trump conversations in closed session

By Leah DePiero
Published June 7, 2017 5:23pm ET
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Dan Coats says he’ll answer questions about Trump conversations in closed session
He refused to answer those questions in the public hearing. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) | Alex Brandon

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said Wednesday he would discuss a reported conversation with President Trump in a closed hearing.

“I guess if I understand you right, Director Coats, is that in a closed session, you are more than likely to discuss the situation, is that correct?” asked Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

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