By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/president-trump-no-collusion-campaign-foreign-entity Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter President Trump: ‘No collusion’ between campaign and any foreign entity Politics May 17, 2017 8:08 PM EDT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says a thorough investigation will confirm what he says is already known: that there was no collusion between his presidential campaign and any foreign entity. Trump commented late Wednesday after the Justice Department announced the appointment of former FBI director Robert Mueller to oversee the probe into Trump-Russian connection in the 2016 election. NEWS: Pres. Trump: "…there was no collusion between my campaign and any foreign entity. I look forward to this matter concluding quickly." pic.twitter.com/JuRa7qMzv7 — PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) May 17, 2017 Trump says In a written statement that he looks forward to “this matter concluding quickly.” He also pledges to never stop fighting for the people and issues that are important to the country’s future. Trump last week fired James Comey from his post as FBI director, explaining that it was partly because of the Russia investigation. READ MORE: Former FBI head Robert Mueller will now oversee Russia investigation, DOJ says We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says a thorough investigation will confirm what he says is already known: that there was no collusion between his presidential campaign and any foreign entity. Trump commented late Wednesday after the Justice Department announced the appointment of former FBI director Robert Mueller to oversee the probe into Trump-Russian connection in the 2016 election. NEWS: Pres. Trump: "…there was no collusion between my campaign and any foreign entity. I look forward to this matter concluding quickly." pic.twitter.com/JuRa7qMzv7 — PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) May 17, 2017 Trump says In a written statement that he looks forward to “this matter concluding quickly.” He also pledges to never stop fighting for the people and issues that are important to the country’s future. Trump last week fired James Comey from his post as FBI director, explaining that it was partly because of the Russia investigation. READ MORE: Former FBI head Robert Mueller will now oversee Russia investigation, DOJ says We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now