'Scared lil Donnie?' Twitter rips into Trump for urging Republicans to 'take control' of Russia probe

"Russia and the world are laughing all right - at you," one person said.

President Donald Trump has once again labelled the ongoing probe into potential coordination between his campaign and Moscow the "single greatest witch hunt" in US political history. In a tweet on Wednesday (10 January), Trump urged Republicans to "finally take control" of the investigation.

"There was no collusion, everybody including the Dems knows there was no collusion, & yet on and on it goes. Russia & the world is laughing at the stupidity they are witnessing. Republicans should finally take control!" Trump tweeted.

Numerous congressional committees along with special counsel Robert Mueller are currently investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and possible collusion between Trump's team and Moscow during the race. Trump has repeatedly slammed the probes as a "Democrat hoax" and a "witch hunt".

Four people have been charged as part of Mueller's investigation so far, including Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump also blasted "sneaky" Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein for releasing the full 312-page transcript of Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson's testimony before congressional investigators. Fusion GPS is the research firm that commissioned the controversial dossier of allegations regarding Trump's ties to Russian officials during the 2016 campaign.

Trump also called for Feinstein to face a "tough primary" race in her reelection campaign this year.

"The fact that Sneaky Dianne Feinstein, who has on numerous occasions stated that collusion between Trump/Russia has not been found, would release testimony in such an underhanded and possibly illegal way, totally without authorization, is a disgrace. Must have tough Primary!" Trump tweeted.

Trump's latest sharp remarks on the Russia probe comes after reports emerged that Mueller's probe will likely request an interview with Trump.

Some social media users speculated that Trump is "feeling the heat" as the investigations gain momentum early this year.

One Twitter user wrote: "Russia and the world are laughing all right - at you."

"He's getting scared. Mueller must be getting close," another person added.

Many also questioned whether Trump's tweet amounted to obstruction of justice with at least one person saying Trump's calling for the Republican party to "take control" of the investigation is "chilling" and "not how the rule of law works."

Others slammed the president for labeling the investigation a "witch hunt" yet again.

Youâ€™re right, they are laughing at the stupidity of your manic posts every few hours. If you are not guilty you would just ignore it. But youâ€™re hyper focused and keep giving us reason to continue the investigation. You must suck at poker.
— Barnacules Nerdgasm (@Barnacules) January 11, 2018

He's getting scared, Mueller must be very close.
— Resistance Chrissers (@chrismiles590) January 10, 2018

Mueller haunts your dreams.
— SLClawyer (@slclawyer) January 10, 2018

All of these are reasons for impeachment:

Conspiracy
Obstruction of justice
Corruption
Abuse of power

Get ready or resign.
— B. Justice (@zefirotorna) January 11, 2018

On @Lawrence @RonaldKlain The only 'witch' hunt going on here is a question of 'which' members of the Trump inner circle committed 'which' crimes. Priceless.
— Vincent Stehle (@VinceDaily) January 11, 2018

Trump smeared Obama for years with his racist birther witch hunt, but Trump's the one facing impeachment. Karma can be poetic.#resist #trumprussia #WednesdayWisdom #Mueller #impeachtrump
— Dr. DaShanne Stokes (@DaShanneStokes) January 11, 2018

Donald Trump just called the Russia Investigation the â€œsingle greatest Witch Hunt in American history.â€ The truth is that Trump and the GOPâ€™s attacks on the FBI and the Russia Investigation is the single greatest Witch Hunt in American history.
— Ryan Knight, PROUD RESISTER ðŸ‘Š (@ProudResister) January 10, 2018

Whenever Trump calls it the single greatest witch hunt in American history, we should always remind him that American history includes the literal hunting of witches.
— Nick Jack Pappas (@Pappiness) January 10, 2018

he is scared stiff. How would his call to Republicans to take control not be considered another act of obstruction. This man is getting more and more dangerous by the hour. He has to go, sooner rather than later.
— coeur_fou (@coeur_fou123) January 10, 2018

Ah. So he called for a massive obstruction of justice.

You're doing this wrong Donald. You're doing Mueller's job for him.
— Ferret Syndicate (@TurdyMcFergy) January 10, 2018

Is it my imagination or did he just commit, yet again, another act of obstruction of justice with his tweet? Yep, he did. And he is making Mueller's job that much easier. The walls are closing in on him and he is losing it. Mueller is getting close Donny! Very very close!
— ðŸŒŠAlohaLifeðŸŒŠ (@DumpTrump808) January 10, 2018

â€œRepublicans should finally take control!â€ - Trump

Republicans already control the Presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Court. So what does he mean by â€œtake controlâ€? His statement is either profoundly ignorant or highly alarming. https://t.co/r7X3pgFlai
— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) January 10, 2018

This latest Trump exclamation, "Republicans need to take control!" Is as close to UTTER PANIC as we've heard since his, "Somebody DO SOMETHING!" Tweet, several weeks ago. The man is losing his shit. The body language, too. Tightly crossed arms say FEAR like nothing else.
— Lilly Paloma (@LillyPaloma1980) January 10, 2018

Trump says Republicans â€œshould finally take control.â€ He forgets that Mueller is a Republican. https://t.co/vQol5ruqg0
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 10, 2018

Trump: "Republicans should finally take control!"

You ignorant man-child!

Republicans are in control of the House, the Senate & the Executive branch.

There are also 4 investigations, all led by Republicans, Including Robert Mueller!
— Brian KrassensteinðŸ¬ (@krassenstein) January 10, 2018

You're aware that American history contains literal witch hunts?
And that the victims suffered more than hurt feelings?
— Matthew Domville (@mattdomville) January 11, 2018

You are the stupidity the world is watching
— Addis (@artAudis) January 11, 2018

"Russia and the rest of the world is laughing at the stupidity they are witnessing."

This is the only true statement you have ever given.
— Mr Watchtower (@ApostateAwake) January 11, 2018

Thou protest just a wee bit much don't cha think? This is how I know when one of my kids is not telling the truth. #GuiltyAsHell pic.twitter.com/SCmzjKss3N
— super mom â“‚ï¸ðŸ’¥ðŸ’¥ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸ (@dbraiman) January 11, 2018