Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – US President Donald Trump called Australian PM Scott Morrison and asked for his help with an investigation into the origins of the Mueller inquiry, Australian officials have confirmed.

Mr Morrison was asked to help find evidence to discredit the inquiry, according to US and Australian media.

Australia confirmed the call had taken place and that the PM agreed to help.

The revelation came as Mr Trump faced impeachment proceedings at home over a call with another foreign leader.

The president has been accused of pressuring the leader of Ukraine to investigate domestic political rival Joe Biden, in a phone call which was exposed by a whistleblower last week. The call spurred Democrats to launch impeachment proceedings and on Monday the president’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani was served with a subpoena.

 

(Agencies)