For Newest Lawyer, Trump Picks Fierce Critic of Mueller's Probe
- DiGenova has made unsubstantiated claims about Russia probe
- His representation of multiple clients may be scrutinized
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Donald Trump is adding lawyer Joseph diGenova to the legal team defending him in Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election meddling, after the president lashed out at the special counsel over the weekend.
DiGenova has publicly attacked Mueller’s investigation and the FBI, saying he believes Trump was framed by Justice Department officials on a political vendetta. He also has advocated for Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who oversees Mueller’s work, to be removed and appointed as a judge. DiGenova will start later this week, said Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow.