WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump rejected Thursday a proposal by Vladimir Putin to allow Russian officials to interrogate a former US ambassador and other American citizens, amid outrage across Washington that he would even consider it.

While Trump originally called the idea an "incredible offer," and continued to weigh it through Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said he has now decided against it.

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