By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-comes-ahead-with-fresh-criticism-of-russia-inquiry Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump comes ahead with fresh criticism of Russia inquiry Politics Oct 29, 2017 12:34 PM EDT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is unleashing new criticism of the investigations into possible ties between his campaign associates and Russia. Trump — in a series of tweets — is making reference to what he calls “phony Trump/Russia ‘collusion,’ which doesn’t exist.” He says Democrats are using — in his words — a “witch hunt” for “evil politics” and adds that Republicans are “fighting back like never before.” Trump’s tweets follow a CNN report that a federal grand jury in Washington has approved the first charges in the criminal investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller. The Associated Press hasn’t confirmed CNN’s report. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is unleashing new criticism of the investigations into possible ties between his campaign associates and Russia. Trump — in a series of tweets — is making reference to what he calls “phony Trump/Russia ‘collusion,’ which doesn’t exist.” He says Democrats are using — in his words — a “witch hunt” for “evil politics” and adds that Republicans are “fighting back like never before.” Trump’s tweets follow a CNN report that a federal grand jury in Washington has approved the first charges in the criminal investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller. The Associated Press hasn’t confirmed CNN’s report. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now