Susan Collins: Trump needs to ‘step back’ and let Robert Mueller investigate without interference

Published July 23, 2017 3:41pm ET



Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, called on President Trump to “step back” and allow Robert Mueller, the special counsel leading the Russia investigation, carry out the probe without interference.

“I understand how difficult and frustrating this investigation is for the president, but he should not say anything further about the special counsel, his staff or the investigation,” Collins said told CBS’ “Face The Nation.”

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