Christopher Ruddy, the founder of Newsmax Media and close friend of President Trump, told PBS News Hour Monday that he believes the president is “considering perhaps terminating” special counsel Robert Mueller, the man charged with investigating Russian interference in the U.S. election and possible collusion with Trump’s campaign. He is definitely considering it as an option.”Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, said Ruddy “never spoke to the president regarding this issue. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, an informal Trump adviser, tweeted Monday, "Republicans are delusional if they think the special counsel is going to be fair. Just weeks ago, Gingrich had heaped praise on Mueller, hailing him as a "superb choice" for special counsel whose reputation was "impeccable for honesty and integrity." But the president is going to seek the advice of his counsel and inside the government as well as outside.

Source: Fox News June 13, 2017 05:15 UTC