Former special counsel Robert Mueller is on Capitol Hill for historic testimony before lawmakers in back-to-back House hearings on his probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump.
"My understanding - it was not applying for the job. I was asked to give my input on what it would take to do the job, which triggered the interview you're talking about," Mueller answered. In an especially significant moment, the former special counsel answered one of the key outstanding questions about his report during questioning by a Republican."Yes," Mueller said.
"Director Mueller, the most important question I have for you today is why Director Mueller, why did the president of the United States want you fired?" Deutch asked.9:39 a.m. Republican lawmaker asks Mueller about Peter Strzok controversy "Collusion is not a specific offense or a term of art in federal criminal law. Conspiracy is. In the colloquial context, collusion and conspiracy are essentially synonymous terms, correct?" Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., asked."On page 180, Volume 1 of your report, it said collusion is largely synonymous with conspiracy as that crime is set forth. Now, you said you chose your words carefully. Are you contradicting your report right now?" Collins asked.
Shortly after Mueller sat down, a protester shouted: “Kushner and Manafort downloaded encrypted apps the day of the Trump Tower meeting” before getting pulled out of the room by Capitol Police.Mueller arrived amid a crush of reporters and cameras for his congressional testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee but made no comment.
FakeNews media desperately trying to salvage their 'hero' Mueller after today's embarrassment. It's over. Deal with it.
Scary that our leadership turns a blind eye to this type of infiltration in our democracy.
Suspect that soon there will be a real hearing and it won’t be pretty. The tribunals are coming.
Off to the Country Buffet for the early bird
it was all for nothing. a total waste of time. get rid of trump? now, dems have no choice but do it the american way: ELECTION. the truth is still the same: NO CHARGES, NO CRIMES, CASE CLOSED, ITS A DEAD HORSE.
translation : there isnt a word low enough for all the treason he got away with - for now
Generally.... So what?
Now back to the old folks home and will the real person who wrote report please step forward
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Stick to Live PD Dan!
Dems: look that means he’s guilty !!!!
I thought she was very effective in exposing Trump’s lack of credibility. And that he may have lied to Mueller too
It's the Democrats that have been getting pounced by Mueller today. This subpoena sure did backfire for them.
Been doing it years before 2016 and will be well beyond 2020. Nothing new here.
And what is being done to protect the integrity of the 2020 election? I'll bet the Russians aren't the only ones trying to interfere.
And not one Republican is asking Mueller about Russian interference. Shameful
The whole problem with this hearing is Mueller. It's like watching Ebenezer Scrooge in nightcap and gown shivering before the spirits. Trump and the DOJ have really done all they can to cover the obvious truth. Trump is corrupt. Bottom line.
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I wonder what they look like? the traitor's, that is
2020 may be 2016 on steroids... 🙄
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Question: Mr. Mueller. Did you get coached on how to avoid answering 99% of questions you're asked, which the American public deserves to know? Mueller: I can't answer that. Question: Mr. Mueller. Do you 💩 like other people? Mueller: I can't talk about that.
Can you imagine if Obama said these words? Or any of our previous Presidents? The next election must not be decided with a few thousand votes or 1 or 2 States..it has to be a complete,decisive repudiation of realDonaldTrump who invited attack on America..
I don't believe that is correct. Like he said,' well it's Congress '. And yes, no one should be above the law, but that is not reality now, is it
Good for him. He has had enough of this circus and rightly so. What a demeaning process. How low can American politics sink. MuellerHearing Mueller
I honestly can’t imagine being Mueller, someone who has selflessly served his country faithfully his entire life, having to sit in front of these dick wads as they disrespect & talk down to him
Mueller has been a disaster for the democrats!
It is a coincidence
Wow these Republicans are losing it. Lol
Apparently at least 20 years too long.
. So he is saying what eveveryone knows: that Congress thinks they are above the law. MuellerHearings
Jail my foot. Dems wrote the repot and the American people know it
Nadler: 'Did you actually totally exonerate the president?' Mueller: 'No.'
Just a coincidence🙄
We need that philosophy for picking justices for the US Supreme Court.
The trend with NBCNews and CBSNews all quote Democrats on the issue of obstruction. To narrow the narrative. In consideration of the bombshells from the Republicans.
Glad they're all getting a kick outta this mess... smh
Haha.
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