By Steve Neavling
Ticklethewire.com
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said he’s been assured by Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker that he won’t interfere with the special counsel investigation.
In a private meeting in Graham’s office, Whitaker said he would “honor regular order” and allow the probe to continue.
Graham told reporters he doesn’t believe Whitaker will do “anything unsavory” with the 18-month investigation into Russia’s meddling in the presidential election, ABC News reports.
“I’ve a lot of confidence that Mr. Mueller will be allowed to do his job and that the legal process that was in place before Mr. Whitaker arrived will be followed,” Graham said.
Graham added, “And I have every confidence he’ll make reasoned decisions when his time comes and that the investigation is not in jeopardy.”
Despite previous comments questioning the legality of the probe, Whitaker told Graham he has no qualms with the investigation.
“He’s seen nothing out of bounds,” Graham said. “No concerns at all about Mr. Mueller.”
A day after the midterm elections, President Trump forced AG Sessions to resign and replaced him with Whitaker, a loyalist and critic of the probe.
