Donald Trump hits out at 'witch hunt' after ex-FBI boss chosen to head Russia investigation

US president Donald Trump has said the appointment of a special counsel to investigate allegations that his campaign collaborated with Russia to sway the 2016 election is "the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history".

Donald Trump hits out at 'witch hunt' after ex-FBI boss chosen to head Russia investigation
Thu, 18 May, 2017 - 14:58

US president Donald Trump has said the appointment of a special counsel to investigate allegations that his campaign collaborated with Russia to sway the 2016 election is "the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history".

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