The US will have a special prosecutor for Russia.

• March 8, 2017 14:41

Rozenstayn Rod, the nominee for Deputy Attorney General, has acknowledged the possibility of appointing a special prosecutor to investigate allegations that President Donald Trump's team may have had ties to Russia, as reported by USA Today.

"I am prepared to appoint a special prosecutor, if I feel it is appropriate," Rozenstayn stated.

The U.S. Congress. Photo: AP.

He also promised to conduct an investigation into "Russian interference" in the US presidential election.

Russian political figures have repeatedly denied accusations that Moscow attempted to "influence" the US presidential election process.

Earlier, Devin Nunes, head of the House Intelligence Committee, announced that it would soon hold its first public hearing on Russian "interference" in the November 2016 US presidential election, as well as consider allegations of ties between President Donald Trump and his aides and Russia.

"We will hold our first public meeting on March 20," Nunes announced.

According to Sputnik

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