Congressional Republicans say the investigation of special counsel Robert Mueller needs to run its course despite President Donald Trump’s call for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to shut it down.
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., says there would be “chaos” in Congress if Trump were to act against Mueller.
The No. 3 Senate Republican, John Thune of South Dakota, says Trump “has his own way of conveying his views.” But he adds, “Most of us up here believe the process needs to play out, and it will.”
Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah said many “wish the Mueller investigation would go away,” but adds, “that’s not going to happen.”
Trump tweeted that Sessions “should stop this Rigged Witch Hunt right now.” Democrats say Trump’s tweet is evidence he is obstructing justice.