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(128,905 posts)Mueller Seeks to Talk to Intelligence Officials, Hinting at Inquiry of Trump
WASHINGTON The special counsel examining Russias meddling in the 2016 election has requested interviews with three high-ranking current or former intelligence officials in the latest indication that he will investigate whether President Trump obstructed justice, a person briefed on the investigation said on Wednesday.
The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, wants to question Dan Coats, the director of national intelligence; Adm. Michael S. Rogers, the head of the National Security Agency; and Richard Ledgett, the former N.S.A. deputy director.
None of the men were involved with Mr. Trumps campaign. But recent news media reports have raised questions about whether Mr. Trump requested their help in trying to get James B. Comey, then the F.B.I. director, to end an investigation into Mr. Trumps former national security adviser. Last week, Mr. Coats and Admiral Rogers declined to answer questions before Congress about the matter. Mr. Muellers office has also asked the N.S.A. for any documents or notes related to the agencys interactions with the White House as part of the Russia investigation, according to an intelligence official.
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The Washington Post first reported on Wednesday that Mr. Mueller had requested the interviews with the intelligence officials.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/14/us/politics/mueller-trump-special-counsel-investigation.html