Manafort’s cooperation no concern, Trump says

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s not concerned about what his former campaign chairman is telling investigators in the Russia probe.

Trump told reporters at the White House that if Paul Manafort tells the truth to special counsel Robert Mueller’s team then he doesn’t see a problem.

Trump’s comments come just days after Manafort ended his nearly yearlong fight against Mueller. Manafort pleaded guilty to two felony charges related to his unregistered Ukrainian lobbying and millions of dollars he laundered through offshore accounts.

The plea deal provided Mueller with a key cooperator as he continues to investigate Russian election interference and any possible coordination with Trump associates.