Mueller talks to officials, hinting at inquiry of Trump
Special counsel's move is the latest indication that he will investigate whether the American president obstructed justice: source
Washington
ROBERT Mueller, the special counsel examining Russia's meddling in the 2016 American presidential election, has requested interviews with three high-ranking current or former intelligence officials, the latest indication that he will investigate whether US President Donald Trump obstructed justice, a person briefed on the investigation said on Wednesday.
Mr Mueller wants to question Dan Coats, the director of national intelligence; Admiral Michael Rogers, the head of the National Security Agency (NSA); and Richard Ledgett, the former NSA deputy director.
None of the men were involved with Mr Trump's campaign. But recent news reports have raised questions about whether Mr Trump requested their help in trying to get James Comey, then the FBI director, to end an investigation into the president's former national…
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