Trump: Nothing to Pardon - 'Only Crime so Far Is Leaks Against Us'

President Donald Trump on Saturday took to Twitter to address the reports about his potential issuance of pardons in the Russia investigation, saying there is no need for him to exercise that power.

While all agree the U. S. President has the complete power to pardon, why think of that when only crime so far is LEAKS against us.FAKE NEWS

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2017

Trump's tweet comes in the aftermath of a Washington Post story Thursday that reported Trump and his staff were exploring ways to thwart special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible collusion between Trump's team and Russia.

One of those avenues was the use of Trump's pardoning authority, the Post reported.

Trump then tweeted that Mueller ought to be looking in a different direction for actual crimes - old foe Hillary Clinton.

So many people are asking why isn't the A.G. or Special Council looking at the many Hillary Clinton or Comey crimes. 33,000 e-mails deleted?

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2017

...What about all of the Clinton ties to Russia, including Podesta Company, Uranium deal, Russian Reset, big dollar speeches etc.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2017

My son Donald openly gave his e-mails to the media & authorities whereas Crooked Hillary Clinton deleted (& acid washed) her 33,000 e-mails!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2017