Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)

Trump slams claims he’s a Russian spy

- BY CHRISTOPHE­R BUCKTIN US Editor

DONALD Trump has blasted “insulting” allegation­s that he worked as a secret agent for Russia.

The US President lashed out after an article claimed the FBI probed the possibilit­y after he took office.

Asked if he had worked for Russia, he told Fox News’ Jeanine Pirro: “It’s the most insulting thing I’ve been asked.

“I think it’s the most insulting article I’ve ever had written. The New York Times is a disaster.”

The FBI reportedly opened the investigat­ion in May 2017, after he fired FBI director James Comey.

Trump said Mr Comey was axed over criticism of his handling of a Hillary Clinton email probe. He later admitted he made the decision to sack him alone.

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