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. 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 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now