Donald Trump proclaims 'total' confidence in Jeff Sessions amid calls for Russian probe

US President Donald Trump says he has "total" confidence in Jeff Sessions as calls mount for the attorney general to resign or recuse himself over his contact with a Russian envoy.

Donald Trump proclaims 'total' confidence in Jeff Sessions amid calls for Russian probe
Thu, 02 Mar, 2017 - 19:30

US President Donald Trump says he has "total" confidence in Jeff Sessions as calls mount for the attorney general to resign or recuse himself over his contact with a Russian envoy.

Mr Trump made the comment in Newport News on Thursday. Asked if Mr Sessions should recuse himself, he said "I don't think so."

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