BY BRANDON CARTER – 06/12/17 

A friend of President Trump said Monday that Trump is considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading the FBI investigation into potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.

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“I think he’s considering perhaps terminating the special counsel,” Chris Ruddy told PBS’ Judy Woodruff on “PBS NewsHour.”

“I think he’s weighing that option.”

“I personally think it would be a very significant mistake,” Ruddy continued, “even though I don’t think there’s a justification … for a special counsel.”

Ruddy said there are several conflicts that could arise with Mueller as special counsel, including the fact that his former law firm represents members of Trump’s family and that Mueller interviewed for the position of FBI Director after Trump fired James Comey. 

Ruddy’s comments come as others close to Trump have expressed doubt with Mueller as special counsel.

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has questioned Mueller’s ability to be fair in his investigation, citing political donations from people Mueller have hired to staff the investigation.