Investigation will prove lack of links with Russia: Trump

Washington May 18 (IANS) The US President Donald Trump said that the comprehensive investigation led by former FBI Director Robert Mueller as a newly appointed special counsel will prove that there were no links between his election campaign and Russia.

As I have stated many times a thorough investigation will confirm what we already know - there was no collusion between my campaign and any foreign entity Efe quoted Trump as saying on Thursday.

I look forward to this matter concluding quickly. In the meantime I will never stop fighting for the people and the issues that matter most to the future of our country Trump added.

The Justice Department on Wednesday appointed Mueller as a special counsel to oversee the FBI s investigation into Russia s interference in the 2016 election including its alleged ties to Trumps presidential campaign.

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