Story highlights White House lawyers met with the President MondayTwo former campaign officials were arrested MondayWashington (CNN) President Donald Trump will not call for the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller, two officials said, despite his repeated attempts to discredit the escalating Russia investigation. White House lawyers met with the President Monday to explain the federal charges leveled against two former top campaign officials . "Calling for Mueller's firing would undercut the White House argument," a senior administration official tells CNN. Sorry, but this is years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 30, 2017Trump tweeted his reaction Monday: "Sorry, but this is years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign.

Source: CNN October 30, 2017 14:37 UTC