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The Associated Press
Washington

George W. Bush on Trump and Russia: 'We all need answers'

George W. Bush
President Bush speaks from the Diplomatic Reception Room May 11, 2006.
RON EDMONDS | AP 2006

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Former President George W. Bush said Monday "we all need answers" on the extent of contact between President Trump's team and the Russian government, and he defended the media's role in keeping world leaders in check.

In an interview on NBC's "Today" show, Bush said he would trust Senate Intelligence panel Chair Richard Burr to decide if a special prosecutor is necessary. But, Bush says, "I think we all need answers ... I'm not sure the right avenue to take. I am sure, though, that that question needs to be answered."

Bush also defended the media's role in keeping leaders in check, noting "power can be addictive." He says: "It's kind of hard to tell others to have an independent, free press when we're not willing to have one ourselves."