Sarah Sanders actually said...

"I wouldn't say it's a lie, it's a pretty bold accusation. The conversations took place, they just simply didn't take place over a phone call, but he had them in person."

"The statement that Don Jr. issued is true. There's no inaccuracy in the statement. The president weighed in, as any father would, based on the limited information that he had."

"The President had no knowledge of this story and it's completely untrue that he or the White House involvement in the story."

"I'm not sure about the specific communications and the nature of those conversations."