Those aren’t corroborated by multiple sources. They’re two different media reports — with no actual sources identified — about the same topic.
The U.S Special Counsel says they’re “following the money”, requesting records from banks and foreign lenders.
One of the focal points: the 2008 purchase of President Trump’s former home on Palm Beach by a Russian Oligarch.
According to Bloomberg, President Trump’s attorney says, “Those transactions are in my view well beyond the mandate of the Special counsel; are unrelated to the election of 2016 or any alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia and most importantly, are well beyond any Statute of Limitation imposed by the United States Code”.
> The quotes are attributed to the Special Counsel and Trump’s attorney.
“The fact is that the president is concerned about conflicts that exist within the special counsel’s office and any changes in the scope of the investigation,” Sekulow said. “The scope is going to have to stay within his mandate. If there’s drifting, we’re going to object.”
Sekulow cited Bloomberg News reports that Mueller is scrutinizing some of Trump’s business dealings, including with a Russian oligarch who purchased a Palm Beach mansion from Trump for $95 million in 2008.
“They’re talking about real estate transactions in Palm Beach several years ago,” Sekulow said. “In our view, this is far outside the scope of a legitimate investigation.”
> I doubt Sekulow is discussing this without a reason.