"...the information isn't just troubling because it suggests the Trump campaign sought out the help of Russians to win the presidency. It also contradicts a number of claims made by the White House, the campaign and Trump Jr. himself — claims made as recently as this weekend. For an administration and campaign that have repeatedly denied contact with Russians and had their denials blow up in their faces, it's yet another dubious chapter."

Trump Jr. in March: No meetings “representing the campaign” with Russians.
 President-elect Trump in January: No contact between Trump associates and Russia during campaign.
Hope Hicks: "No communication" with a foreign entity,
Kellyanne Conway in December: “Absolutely not” on contact with Russians trying to meddle.
Vice President Pence in January: “Of course not”
Trump Jr. in July 2016: Suggestions that Russians tried to help Trump are “lies”