Similarly to his attorney, President Trump has spoken out against the Russia probe on multiple occasions. The commander-in-chief maintains that Mueller’s investigation is politically motivated and unfounded. Trump has also dismissed the probe as a “hoax” and “witch hunt” many times. As the Mueller investigation lags on, the special counsel faces mounting criticisms from conservatives who view it as a waste of taxpayer dollars.
Giuliani’s statements about Mueller’s probe come after the downfall of Michael Cohen. Cohen, Trump’s former attorney, will serve three years in prison for a slew of white-collar crimes. These crimes include tax evasion, bank fraud, and campaign finance violations.
The latter pertains to payments Cohen made to alleged Trump mistresses Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. The president has denied allegations of affairs with Daniels and McDougal. However, Cohen’s legal penalties for the aforementioned payments have raised questions about whether Trump may also be in the line of fire.
