Donald Trump dismisses 'fake news' that he ordered Robert Mueller's firing

President Donald Trump has dismissed as "fake news" a New York Times report that he ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June, but backed down after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign.

Donald Trump dismisses 'fake news' that he ordered Robert Mueller's firing
Fri, 26 Jan, 2018 - 10:11

President Donald Trump has dismissed as "fake news" a New York Times report that he ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June, but backed down after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign.

The newspaper reported on Thursday that President Trump demanded Mr Mueller’s firing just weeks after the special counsel was first appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.

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