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Trump calls report he tried to fire Mueller 'fake news'

6:15am EST - 01:47

The New York Times reports U.S. President Donald Trump ordered Special Counsel Robert Mueller fired but backed down after the White House counsel threatened to resign rather than follow his directive.

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The New York Times reports U.S. President Donald Trump ordered Special Counsel Robert Mueller fired but backed down after the White House counsel threatened to resign rather than follow his directive.

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Trump calls report he tried to fire Mueller 'fake news'

6:15am EST - 01:47