Trump furious about Russia investigation’s questions and ‘phony crime’
The questions are wide-ranging and open-ended, as Trump mulls firing those in charge of the investigation
Washington — The probe into Russia’s election interference and alleged links to US President Donald Trump’s campaign has taken a new turn after the publication of questions special counsel Robert Mueller plans to ask Trump, which cover topics including potential obstruction of the investigation. On Tuesday, Trump lashed out at the "disgraceful" disclosure of the queries, originally reported by the New York Times, which lay out detailed lines of inquiry by Mueller into whether Trump may have tried to obstruct the Russia probe. Compiled by the president’s lawyers, the questions — at least four dozen in all — also show Mueller wants to find out what Trump knew about connections between members of his presidential campaign and Russia. This includes a June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower with a Russian lawyer offering damaging information on election rival Hillary Clinton, the Times said. "It would seem very hard to obstruct justice for a crime that never happened! Witch Hunt!" Trump shot ba...
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