— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 28, 2016At the time, aides to both men called the December 28 conversation cordial. "We had a very, very good talk," Trump would say later. Russia did not come up, aides say now, despite the widespread recognition that Obama was preparing to slap new sanctions on Moscow for the election meddling. By this point, aides now say, Obama advisers were being extraordinarily careful about what they were sharing with Team Trump. Hours later, Obama signed the package of sanctions on Russia, which wouldn't be made public until the next day.

Source: CNN December 08, 2017 22:30 UTC