And baltimore. The surgeons then got this out of her leg. It just missed one of the largest arteries, the femoral artery. Of it had pursed that, it likely would have killed her. Scott broom, wusa9 picks back quite a story to tell and the best attitude. Doctors described her condition after going through all of that, as pretty serious. Minutes ago, attorney general Jeff Sessions announced he would remove himself from the investigation into russian interference into the 2016 president ial campaign. This move after it was revealed that the alabama republican met twice with the Russian Ambassador during the campaign season. Jeff sessions was a u. S. Senator and a surrogate for trump at the time. He wanted to avoid the conflict of interest appearance and announced he would remove himself from the investigation. My staff recommended recusal. They said since i had involvement with the campaign, i should not be campaign investigation. I have studied the rules and considered their comments and
Scotland, and the president is nearby at his golf club. Cnn crime justice reporter shim mon propekes is standing by. What are you hearing from the white house there . The president is not too far from here at his golf course and this morning tweeted about these ki indictments from yesterday. The white house yesterday released a statement on those indictments. The latest in a string coming from the mummer investigation. By not acknowledging in any way that there was an attack on the United States perpetrated based on some of the evidence by putin and his associates. President trump continues that trend. In a tweet this morning blaming president obama for not doing enough to stop the attack while it was happening. He said the stories you heard about the 12 russians yesterday took place during the basketball administration, not the Trump Administration. He says, why didnt they do something about it, especially when it was reported that president obama was informed by the fbi in september,
Every agency concluded that russia did. My first question for you, sir, who do you believe . Let me say that we have two thoughts. You have groups that are wondering why the fbi never took the server. Why havent they taken the server . Why was the fbi told to leave the office of the Democratic National committee . With that being said, all i can do is ask the question. My people came to me. Dan coats came to me and others said they think its russia. I have president putin and he just said its not russia. I will say this. I dont see any reason why it would be. The president also holding both countries responsible when asked if russia is to blame for anything. The joint News Conference met with condemnation that was swift, broad and unrelenting from voices in the president s corner. Dozens of republicans spoke out against the comments. Among the strongest is from john mccain. He called the conference one of the most disgraceful performan e performances of an american president in recent
Fault. Im still the victim of a rigged witch hunt and hoping for a Good Relationship with Vladimir Putin. It is also clear that a lot of people in scotland dont want the president there. Or will be. Here is whats happening in the last few minutes in scotland. Cnns Nic Robertson is live in helsinki. Start in scotland with abby. Whats the president saying this morning . Reporter good morning. The president is not far away from here at his golf course. He has been talking about his summit with putin. As you mention, the white house did confirm there would be some press availability in helsinki with Vladimir Putin. As you pointed out, we dont know what that means. The white house is ret sent to say the president will take questions. Sometimes he does. Last several days he did on several occasions, but that will be a critical moment for reporters to ask questions. He is starting to frame the conversation about the meeting with putin talking about the 12 indictments passed by the mueller Tea
He is also not canceling a private meeting with the leader of that country, despite calls for him to do both. Instead, the president is touting his summit with president putin. He is attacking former president obama and he is going golfing today. The big pick for you now, we have indictments after u. S. Officials confirmed our democracy was attacked President Trumps response oh so far, im still innocent and the victim of a rigged witch hunt and im still hoping for a Good Relationship with putin. Jeremy dimon is near where the president is staying in glasgow. What is the president saying this morning . Reporter well the president is already taking to twitter from the confines of his golf retreat here at turnberry in scotland. The president said he will be golfing. He has now tweeted about this indictment against 12 russian agents. The president tweeting the story you heard about the 12 russians yesterday took place against the Obama Administration, not the trump administration. Why didn