Donald Trump asked Australian PM Scott Morrison to help investigate Robert Mueller. And he said yes

An Australian government spokesperson confirmed Trump asked Morrison to investigate issues raised in the special prosecutor’s probe

‘The PM confirmed this readiness once again in conversation with the president,’ the official said

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US President Donald Trump alongside Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a joint visit to mark the opening of the Pratt paper plant in Ohio on September 22. Photo: dpa

Published: 5:44am, 1 Oct 2019Updated: 3:09am, 24 Oct 2019

US President Donald Trump asked Australia to “assist” in discrediting a Russia investigation that has clouded his time in office, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison admitting on Tuesday he agreed to help.

An Australian government spokesperson confirmed Trump asked Morrison to investigate issues raised in Robert Mueller’s probe – which concluded that Russia tried to swing the 2016 election in the Republican’s favour.

The official said Australia “has always been ready to assist and cooperate with efforts that help shed further light on the matters under investigation”.

“The PM confirmed this readiness once again in conversation with the president,” the official said.

The revelation will fuel allegations Trump is using the power of the Oval Office and risking long-standing relationships with allies for his own political ends. He is already facing impeachment for asking Ukraine’s leader to investigate his potential election rival, former vice-president Joe Biden, and his son Hunter.