Australian government confirms Donald Trump asked Scott Morrison to help investigation into Russia probe

Donald Trump asked Scott Morrison to assist the US Attorney General in an investigation of Robert Mueller's Russia probe

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison take the stage as they mark the opening of an Australian-owned Pratt Industries plant Source: AP

US President Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison for Australia's help investigating the grounds for the Mueller investigation during a recent phone call.

The Australian Government has confirmed Mr Trump requested Mr Morrison assist Attorney-General William Barr who has been tasked by the President to run a counter investigation to the Mueller probe. 

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