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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

Published Thu, Jun 15, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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.

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