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US Republican Senator Graham Plans to Probe Trump-Russia Business Connections

© AP Photo / Andrew HarnikIn this April 21, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump poses for a portrait in the Oval Office in Washington after an interview with The Associated Press.
In this April 21, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump poses for a portrait in the Oval Office in Washington after an interview with The Associated Press. - Sputnik International
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US Senator Lindsay Graham said he wants to launch an investigation into President Donald Trump's business ties with Russia after former Director of National Intelligence (DNI) James Clapper refused to comment on this matter, media reported on Tuesday.

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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Graham told CNN that he would like to see first how the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was conducting its probe and then possibly start a separate inquiry.

On Monday, Graham asked Clapper during a hearing if he had any concerns about Trump's dealing with Russia. Clapper said he preferred not to comment on the topic because it could be a subject of an existing probe.

Graham added that looking into Trump's tax returns could be another helpful tool to examine the president's business connections with Russia.

US media outlets have repeatedly accused Trump and his associates of allegedly having ties with Russia, which could have contributed to the politician's victory in the recent presidential election.

Russian officials have denied any allegations of meddling in the 2016 US election and the White House has also reaffirmed there was no proof of collusion between Trump's campaign and Russia during the election.

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