In a written statement, Mr Trump insisted anew there were no nefarious ties between his campaign and Russia. Mr Mueller was appointed Wednesday by Mr Rosenstein, who had faced criticism as the author of a memo that preceded Comey's firing. He offered to furnish a "record'' of the Trump-diplomats meeting in the Oval Office if the White House desired it. The White House has disputed Mr Comey's account of his February conversation with Mr Trump concerning Mr Flynn but has not offered specifics. The Trump team had been asked since the operation was likely to be carried out after Mr Trump took office.

Source: Bangkok Post May 18, 2017 12:56 UTC