President Donald Trump acted relaxed Wednesday as he chatted about current legal controversies swirling around Washington, D.C.
During an interview with the New York Times, Trump insisted he was "not angry at anybody," and that the investigations into Russian involvement in the election do not come close to him personally.
"I’m actually not angry at anybody," Trump said.
"It has nothing to do with us," Trump said about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation that has led to indictments of former aides from his 2016 presidential campaign.
Documents released by the FBI Monday included indictments for former campaign chairman and strategist Paul Manafort and associate Rick Gates on multiple charges, as well as an early volunteer adviser, George Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI and is now cooperating with the investigation.
"I’m not under investigation, as you know," Trump said. "And even if you look at that, there’s not even a mention of Trump in there."
Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday the White House is confident the Mueller investigation will wrap up soon because the "facts are on our side," adding "there was no collusion."
Trump also brought up new polls from the Republican National Committee given to him by chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel that show "fantastic" numbers in swing states in reference to deregulations and low unemployment rates.
"I just got fantastic poll numbers," Trump said.
Trump also reflected on his daily routine in the Oval Office, saying it's going very smoothly as he looks toward his trip to Asia.
"I’m in the office early and leave late; it’s very smooth," Trump said. "Honestly, I’m really enjoying it."
White House communications director Hope Hicks is scheduled to speak with Mueller's team of investigators this month, once Trump returns from Asia. The president leaves Friday and will return November 14.