Washington (CNN) One of President Donald Trump's friends said Monday he believes the President is considering dismissing special counsel Robert Mueller, who was appointed to lead the FBI investigation into Russia's potential ties to the 2016 election. "I think he's considering perhaps terminating the special counsel," Christopher Ruddy -- who was at the White House Monday -- told PBS' Judy Woodruff on "PBS NewsHour." Chris Ruddy to @JudyWoodruff: President Trump is considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller, who he considered for another position. pic.twitter.com/X4IIHlh8at — PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) June 12, 2017A source close to the President said Trump is being counseled to steer clear of such a dramatic move like firing the special counsel. However, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said, "Mr. Ruddy never spoke to the President regarding this issue.

Source: CNN June 13, 2017 00:30 UTC