Former Mexican President Vicente Fox on Thursday taunted President Trump after Trump referred to the probe into his campaign's alleged ties to Russia as the "single greatest witch hunt" in American political history.

"Not liking the attention, huh, @realDonaldTrump? You wanted in, now put up with it," Fox tweeted.

Not liking the attention, huh, @realDonaldTrump? You wanted in, now put up with it. After all, you're a "President", right? No? Then leave! https://t.co/pjKrf5nvRd — Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) May 18, 2017

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Trump's administration is battling a series of controversies.

Reports surfaced Monday that Trump revealed classified intelligence to Russian officials during a meeting last week. On Tuesday, it was reported that Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey to end the federal investigation into former national security advisor Michael Flynn.

The Justice Department on Wednesday appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election and any possible ties to Trump's team.

Trump on Thursday decried the naming of a special counsel to probe his campaign's alleged ties to Russia. He said in a tweet there was never such a probe into what he called "illegal acts" committed during Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonHillicon Valley: FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden | Treasury Dept. sanctions Iranian government-backed hackers The Hill's Campaign Report: Arizona shifts towards Biden | Biden prepares for drive-in town hall | New Biden ad targets Latino voters FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden MORE's presidential campaign and former President Obama's administration.

The White House has long insisted there is no need for a special counsel to lead the Russia inquiry.

Fox has blasted Trump in the past. Last month, he also appeared to mock him, tweeting: "Being president ain't easy, you know?"

Trump promised during his campaign to build a wall along the southern border, adding that Mexico would pay for it.