The real estate mogul and former reality TV star was ratcheting up primary wins and on pace to clinch the Republican presidential nomination. Asked to list members of his foreign policy team in an interview with The Washington Post that March, Trump included "Carter Page, PhD."
Since then, Page has faced questions over his Russia ties -- ties which are getting more attention as Trump's team endures greater scrutiny over interactions with Moscow.
At every turn, Page has rejected the notion that he engaged in any improper action.
During the campaign, he denied there was anything untoward about his visits to Moscow. Since it ended, he has denied specific allegations into his meetings with Russian government and business figures as well as any kind of liaison role between himself and the Trump campaign -- denials the campaign and now the White House have repeated again and again.
Related: Newsweek article on Page dated 4/12/17.