Trump won”t pursue charges against Clinton

US president-elect Donald Trump will not pursue charges against his former Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, a top aide said Tuesday. Kellyanne Conway, who managed Trump’s presidential campaign, told broadcaster MSNBC that the decision would send a "very strong message" about bringing the country together in the wake of a contentious election. "I think Hillary Clinton […]

US president-elect Donald Trump will not pursue charges against his former Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, a top aide said Tuesday.

Kellyanne Conway, who managed Trump’s presidential campaign, told broadcaster MSNBC that the decision would send a "very strong message" about bringing the country together in the wake of a contentious election.

"I think Hillary Clinton still has to face the fact that a majority of Americans don’t find her to be honest or trustworthy. But if Donald Trump can help her heal then, perhaps, that’s a good thing," Conway said.

Trump had made Clinton’s use of a private email server while secretary of state and charges a crucial part of his campaign, charging that she had broken the law despite a decision by the FBI not to press charges. His supporters had routinely chanted "Lock her up" at campaign rallies.

"I think he’s thinking of many different things as he prepares to become the president of the United States and things that sound like the campaign aren’t among them," Conway said. (DPA)