Trump wants Sessions to investigate New York Times op-ed
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants Attorney General Jeff Sessions to investigate and uncover the identity of the senior administration official who penned an anonymous op-ed in The New York Times this week.
Posted — UpdatedTrump has railed in recent days about the publication of the anonymous op-ed, calling its author "gutless" and a "coward" while suggesting the op-ed could damage national security. Now, it appears Trump is taking this a step further and calling for a criminal investigation, though there is no indication the author violated any laws.
"We do not confirm or deny investigations," Justice Department spokesperson Sarah Isgur Flores told CNN.
The comments came as Trump addressed reporters Friday aboard Air Force One.
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