120 tweets about a “witch hunt” Since May 2017, President Trump has tweeted more than 110 times about a “witch hunt,” his way of diminishing the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. 80 40 F.B.I. raids Cohen’s office July 2017 Oct. Jan. 2018 April July 120 tweets about a “witch hunt” 80 Since May 2017, President Trump has tweeted more than 110 times about a “witch hunt,” his way of diminishing the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. 40 F.B.I. raids Cohen’s office July 2017 Oct. Jan. 2018 April July

Trump’s use of the term increased sharply after the F.B.I. raided the office and hotel room of his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, in April. On Tuesday, Mr. Cohen pleaded guilty to breaking campaign finance laws and other charges.

Also on Tuesday, Mr. Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, was convicted of financial fraud. Robert Mueller, the special counsel leading the inquiry, has issued criminal charges against 32 people. Six have pleaded guilty to charges resulting from the investigation.