Trump’s softening on Clinton riles GOP base

Published November 22, 2016 8:01pm ET



Republicans, including some of President-elect Trump’s most ardent supporters, were left disappointed Tuesdasy after Trump indicated he will not appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Hillary Clinton’s use of personal email and a private server while serving as secretary of state.

Conservative radio host Laura Ingraham tweeted: “Well, he’s not even president yet, but it looks like ‪@realDonaldTrump already pardoned a turkey for Thanksgiving.”

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