Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and a top White House adviser, Monday denied he colluded with Russian officials. He spoke behind closed doors with staffers for the Senate Intelligence Committee for more than two hours. But before his appearance, Kushner’s representatives released an 11-page statement prepared for the committee. In the statement, Kushner said he met with Russian officials four times during last year’s presidential campaign. But Kushner said he did not collude with officials connected to Russia or any other foreign government. To collude, means to work with others secretly, particularly for something illegal or dishonest. Kushner spoke to reporters from the White House after his meeting with Senate Intelligence Committee staffers. “Let me be very clear -- I did not collude with Russia, nor do I know of anyone else in the campaign who did so. I had no improper contacts. I have not relied on Russian funds for my businesses. And I have been fully transparent in providing all requested information. Donald Trump had a better message and ran a smarter campaign, and that is why he won. Suggesting otherwise ridicules those who voted for him. Kushner did not answer reporters’ questions.