Trump declines to commit to interview with Mueller

WASHINGTON – President Trump declined Wednesday to commit to an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller, claiming his testimony isn’t necessary for a Russia investigation he called a “Democrat hoax.”

“Certainly, I’ll see what happens,” he said after a meeting with Norway’s prime minister. “When ... nobody’s found any collusion at any level, it seems unlikely that you’d even have an interview.”

In June, Trump said he would provide sworn testimony if asked.

Trump’s legal team is in talks with investigators about an interview concerning Russia’s alleged election interference and possible collusion with Trump aides.

Trump noted that 2016 election opponent Hillary Clinton submitted to an FBI interview with conditions about her use of private email while secretary of State. Calling that session “ridiculous,” Trump said Clinton “wasn’t sworn in, she wasn’t given the oath, they didn’t take notes, they didn’t record ... and a lot of people looked at it as a pretty serious breach.”

Earlier Wednesday, Trump assailed the Russia investigation as a waste of time. “The single greatest Witch Hunt in American history continues,” Trump tweeted. “There was no collusion, everybody including the Dems knows there was no collusion, & yet on and on it goes.

“Russia & the world is laughing at the stupidity they are witnessing. Republicans should finally take control!” Trump said.