President Trump said that he did not ask the Justice Department to change its sentencing recommendation for former campaign associate Roger Stone -- but that he had the 'absolute right to' if he wanted
Washington President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he did not ask the Justice Department to change its sentencing recommendation for former campaign associate Roger Stone -- but that he had the"absolute right to" if he wanted.
Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump fumed against federal prosecutors who had recommended a seven- to nine-year sentence, which he deemed"ridiculous" and an"insult to our country.""I thought it was a disgraceful recommendation," Trump said."They should be ashamed of themselves.
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