Sekulow went on argue that to say he claimed Trump is under investigation is "unfair", adding, "I do not appreciate you putting words in my mouth". Kenneth Starr started out in 1994 charged with looking into the Clintons' Whitewater real estate dealings. But the president's attorney repeatedly and definitively declared that Trump is not, in fact, under investigation.
"That signifies this president knew all too well that it was inappropriate", Schiff said.
"Well, no one's notified us that he is so I can't read people's minds, but I can tell you this: We have not been notified that there's an investigation of the president of the United States", Sekulow says. The president also sent a tweet on Friday that explicitly stated he was aware that he is under investigation. Democrats and progressives decried what was done to the Clintons.
Sekulow said that the tweet was merely a response to an anonymously-sourced Washington Post story, which reported that special counsel Robert Mueller had indeed expanded his investigation of Russian involvement in the US election to include Trump.
But a new worry about Mueller is taking shape. Witch Hunt." In a spasm of anger - or is it panic? - he insisted, "After 7 months of investigations & committee hearings about my "collusion with the Russians", nobody has been able to show any proof.
The source familiar with the Mueller probe told Reuters that Mueller was also examining whether Trump or others tried to interfere with the investigation. But the president can always fire Rosenstein first.
"It was a striking show of solidarity between two men who past year had been fierce presidential rivals - who had upbraided each other in deeply personal terms during one of the ugliest stretches of the Republican primary", the Washington Post reported on Friday. But a department official said no one asked for the statement and Rosenstein acted on his own.
Yet Donald Trump is used to firing subordinates who don't get the results he wants. The president's response was as it related to "The Washington Post" report. Firing Comey was a grave mistake.
President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time Friday that he is under federal investigation as part of the expanding probe into Russia's election meddling. Although the White House initially said Rosenstein's memo led Trump to fire Comey, the president later said in a television interview that he did so because of the Russian Federation investigation. Trump surely understands that would be a political disaster.
"Trump advisers and confidants describe the President as increasingly angry over the investigation, yelling at television sets in the White House carrying coverage and insisting he is the target of a conspiracy to discredit - and potentially end - his presidency", AP reported. Cohen has worked for Trump since the mid-2000s and was active in the campaign. Last week he described the concerns about Russian influence in USA elections as a "phony" story. Regardless of whether he can be brought up on criminal charges, if evidence of obstruction piles up in public view, it could cripple his ability to press his agenda in Washington, and could ultimately lead members of Congress to consider an impeachment proceeding. If a Comey could throw someone like Martha Stewart behind bars, a Mueller will find grounds for putting someone in Trump's orbit in jail.
Related News:
-
France polls: Macron's party wins clear parliamentary majority
The polarizing far-right, anti-immigrant National Front, headed by Marine Le Pen, was on track to win only a handful of seats. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen won a seat for the first time and her Front National was set for up to eight seats.Sensex soars, Bank Nifty hits fresh high
BSE 30-share index hit a high of 31,362.15, before closing at a new record high of 31,311.57, up 255.17 points, or 0.82 per cent. The wider Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose by 69.50 points or 0.72 per cent to close at 9,657.55 points.Oil edges up towards data on reserves and production in US
West Texas Intermediate (WTI ) crude futures were at $44.70 per barrel, also little changed from their last close. US drilling rig counts due later in the day on Friday could add further pressure, if it shows more were added. -
CDSL IPO fully subscribed on Day 1
Out of the Rs 74.1 crore, it earned a year ago , CDSL paid a total of Rs 31.4 crore in the form of dividends. The company is one of the two depositories in India which naturally makes it a sought-after upcoming IPO.Syrian warplane shot down by US-led coalition
The threat may bear little teeth given that the majority of US anti-ISIS operations occur east of the Euphrates river. Now Washington is extending this protection to forces that it backs who are engaged in the offensive against Raqqa.Dodgers' Yasiel Puig suspended one game for obscene gesture
Neither of my pitches I had great command of. "I finally came inside because I was like 'Something's not right'". Rate this article Do you want to leave a comment? The loss dropped the Indians to 31-31 for the season. -
Crown Castle International Corporation (NYSE:CCI) Reviewed By Analysts
Analysts anticipate that Crown Castle International Corporation will post $1.24 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Westfield Cap Management Communication L P has 0.15% invested in Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (NYSE:CCI).Sainsbury's Said To Be Close To Bidding For Nisa Convenience Group
However, it is understood any deal is highly likely to face an investigation by Britain's competition regulator. Shares in Sainsbury's were 2.3% higher at 258.1p in morning trading, taking it to the top of the FTSE 100 .Boeing sees strong interest in potential new 737 model
The airplanes, including 737 MAX 10 and 737 MAX 8 airplanes, are valued at approximately $2.5 billion at current list prices. Airbus and General Electric's aircraft leasing arm, GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), announced the firm order Monday. -
Hamstring injury forces Kerber to pull out of Birmingham event
With qualifying completed over the weekend the main draw of one of the premier pre-Wimbledon tennis tournaments kicked off. Kerber is chasing an elusive first title this year after failing to get past the third round in her last five tournaments.Lawyer claims Trump not included in Russian Federation probe
The committee sent a bipartisan letter this month to White House counsel Don McGahn seeking an answer by this Friday. He added: "A lot of people have said, 'When do you think you'll be done?' Maybe the end of the year".Pictet Asset Management Ltd. Boosts Stake in Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (VRX)
TRADEMARK VIOLATION NOTICE: This piece was first reported by Sports Perspectives and is the property of of Sports Perspectives. Finally, ValueAct Holdings L.P. boosted its position in Valeant Pharmaceuticals International by 20.0% in the first quarter.