Trump: I did not know about Trump Tower meeting

President Trump Donald John TrumpBrennan accuses Trump of dividing US: 'This could spill over into the streets' Trump knocks Dem in Ohio governor's race: He was groomed by 'Pocahontas' Trump congratulates new Australian leader: ‘No greater’ friend than Australia MORE on Saturday maintained he “did NOT know about” the 2016 Trump Tower meeting between his campaign officials and a Kremlin-connected lawyer.

Trump has long denied knowing about the meeting during his campaign, but his tweet followed a month of controversy over allegations that his former attorney, Michael Cohen, was claiming Trump had prior knowledge of the meeting.

"Michaels Cohen’s attorney clarified the record, saying his client does not know if President Trump knew about the Trump Tower meeting (out of which came nothing!)," Trump tweeted. "The answer is that I did NOT know about the meeting. Just another phony story by the Fake News Media!"

Michaels Cohen’s attorney clarified the record, saying his client does not know if President Trump knew about the Trump Tower meeting (out of which came nothing!). The answer is that I did NOT know about the meeting. Just another phony story by the Fake News Media! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 25, 2018

CNN reported last month that Trump's longtime "fixer" was claiming that the president knew the meeting was taking place during his campaign. The meeting, which took place in June 2016 at Trump Tower, is reportedly a focal point of special counsel's investigation into whether Trump officials colluded with Russians to influence the 2016 election for Trump.

Sources told CNN that Cohen said he was present during a meeting between Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr. Donald (Don) John TrumpTrump Org CFO granted immunity in Cohen investigation: report Swalwell: House Russia probe should be reopened following Cohen plea deal Hayden: Trump Tower meeting had 'classic outlines of a Russian intelligence soft approach' MORE, when they discussed the offer from Russians of dirt on Trump's Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House aides think Trump will pardon Manafort: report 19 foreign nationals charged with illegally voting in 2016 election CBS News elections and surveys director: It's incumbent for pollsters to be as transparent as possible MORE. Trump then allegedly approved Trump Jr. and his son-in-law Jared Kushner Jared Corey KushnerUS to cut more than 0M in Palestinian aid Trump and Sessions didn't discuss criticism in person: report Swalwell: House Russia probe should be reopened following Cohen plea deal MORE's decision to meet with the Russian lawyer.

Cohen’s attorney, Lanny Davis, confirmed this week that his client was "present at a discussion with" Trump and Trump Jr. related to the meeting but did not confirm details of what was discussed. Davis is a columnist for The Hill.

However, Cohen reportedly told lawmakers behind closed doors last year that he didn't know of any foreknowledge by Trump of the meeting. Questions about whether Cohen changed his testimony prompted Democrats on Capitol Hill to suggest he return for additional questioning on the subject.

"Nothing has changed," Davis told Axios of the testimony on Thursday. He told CNN the testimony was "accurate."

Cohen this week pleaded guilty to federal charges of tax evasion and making or facilitating two illegal campaign contributions. He implicated the president in the contributions and Trump has criticized his former attorney for "flipping."