Trump preparing certified letter denying Russia business ties
Move comes as Sen. Lindsey Graham, leading inquiry into interference in 2016 race, plans to look into president’s private interests
WASHINGTON — The White House said US President Donald Trump is sending a certified letter to Sen. Lindsey Graham attesting that the president has no connections to Russia.
Graham told CNN on Tuesday he wanted to explore possible ties between Trump’s businesses and Russia. The South Carolina Republican chairs a Senate Judiciary subcommittee that is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Trump has asked a Washington law firm to send a certified letter to Graham stating that he has no connections to Russia.
Spicer said Trump has no business in Russia or ties to the country. Based on that fact, Graham’s inquiry “should be a really easy look,” he added.
US intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia interfered in the election in an attempt to help Trump win.
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