CNN is reporting that Trump has just issued a new statement decrying the appointment of a Special Counsel, saying it hurts the country because it shows how we are not unified.
Watch:
CNN’s Wolf Blitzer says during a meeting with journalists, Trump said a special counsel “hurts the country” https://t.co/rB88aIqiHu
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) May 18, 2017
Lindsey Graham is also weighing in on it now, saying that this is now considered a criminal investigation and the appointment of the Special Counsel has severely limited any investigation Congress can do:
Sen. Lindsey Graham on the Russia probe: "It seems to me now to be considered a criminal investigation" https://t.co/nr0IEZFIs4
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) May 18, 2017
Rosenstein said in the Congressional briefing that he knew that Comey was going to be removed prior to him writing the memo:
Sen. Claire McCaskill says deputy AG Rod Rosenstein knew Comey was going to be removed prior to writing his memo https://t.co/MLpvjELZvE
— CNN (@CNN) May 18, 2017