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US President Donald Trump is considering whether to fire the special counsel overseeing the investigation into alleged Russian interference in last year's election, a friend says.
Some conservatives have recently attacked Robert Mueller's credibility, urging Mr Trump to review his role.
Christopher Ruddy, a long-time friend of Mr Trump, said he was considering "terminating the special counsel".
But the White House said Mr Trump never discussed the issue with Mr Ruddy.
Mr Mueller, who was tasked by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein with overseeing the justice department's investigation, has started selecting members of his team, many of them criminal law experts.
If confirmed, his dismissal could have explosive implications and renew criticism of Mr Trump, who has been under intense pressure following his firing of James Comey as FBI director, and accusations that he might have tried to obstruct the investigation.
The very appointment of Mr Mueller only happened after calls for such a move sparked by Mr Comey's firing.
(BBC)
