President Trump (or his staff) reacted to the appointment of a special counsel investigating Russia and the 2016 presidential campaign with uncharacteristic restraint.

“As I have stated many times, a thorough investigation will confirm what we already know – there was no collusion between my campaign and any foreign entity,” the president said in a White House statement. “I look forward to this matter concluding quickly. In the meantime, I will never stop fighting for the people and the issues that matter most to the future of our country.”