Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.), one of President Trump’s most ardent allies on Capitol Hill, on Thursday criticized the timing of the president’s latest tweets attacking the investigation into Russian election meddling.
“I think timing could have been better on that, and I can’t speak for the president, obviously he does what he does,” Collins said. “Clearly, he’s frustrated by the investigation, and the investigation is going to run its course, probably for many, many, many months.”
“I’m not counseling the president, but I would have certainly not advised that that tweet go out today, because we’re still very much reacting to yesterday’s shooting,” he added.
You are witnessing the single greatest WITCH HUNT in American political history – led by some very bad and conflicted people! #MAGA
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 15, 2017
Trump’s tweets followed news reports that special counsel Robert Mueller was expanding his Russia investigation to look into the president for possibly attempting to obstruct justice. Mueller, a former FBI director, has been praised by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as an uncompromising and fair law enforcement official.
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Trump ally: I would have "certainly not advised" Trump tweet attacking Russia investigation go out today https://t.co/aSXZd0CA95 pic.twitter.com/Gj2GQ8ILrj
— The Hill (@thehill) June 15, 2017
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