Trump's Financial Ties Open with Russia

Trump's Financial Ties Open with Russia

Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller reportedly registered a group of lawyers in Washington as part of the ongoing investigation into Russia's intervention in the 2016 presidential election. The news was first published by the “The Wall Street Journal”. Such a move signals the fact that the investigation is growing further and is [...]

Such a move signals the fact that the investigation is growing further and is entering a new phase. The special prosecutor is investigating Russia's efforts to influence elections and any possible financial link between Trump and his campaign leaders with Moscow.

Mueller's spokesman refused to comment on “report WSJ”, while special White House adviser Ty Cobb said he was unaware of the latest development.

The case of jurist groups is usually classified. The White House favours anything that accelerates the outcome of its work fairly”, Cobb told “WSJ” The White House is committed to fully co-operating with Mueller”.

The Washington-based Group of Lawyers DC registers behind another group that previously intervened in Virginia's Alexandria, registered by federal prosecutors investigating former National Security Council Michael Flynn.

The news also comes at a time when efforts are being made to help Mueller from Trump or his administration get rid of him. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and that Democrat Cory Booker presented a bill Monday, whereby they will ask the Justice Department to secure a request by a federal judge before dismissing Mueller, or any other special prosecutor.

Our bill allows for judicial review of any decision to end the work of a special prosecutor to ensure that something like that is done for reasons cited in regulations, not for political motives. I think this will better serve our country”, Graham said in a statement. Booker added that the special prosecutor should never be subject to a “intervention or orientation because of what he is investigating”, the TCH follows.

Mueller, meanwhile, continues to expand the investigation team for Russian intervention, with Greg Andres, who became the 16th lawyer on his team. Trump has escalated his attacks on Mueller as the investigation follows. In an interview for “New The York Times” in July, Trump warned Muller not to investigate his family's finances. I think this is a violation. The investigation is for Russia and not for my family”, Trump said at the time.

 

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