Trump reverses position, says Mueller should not testify to Congress

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President Trump said Sunday that Special Counsel Mueller should not testify to Congress on his report on Trump and Russia, claiming Democrats only want him to appear because his probe didn't reach the conclusions they wanted.

President Donald Trump said Sunday that special counsel Robert Mueller should not testify to Congress on his report on Trump and Russia, claiming Democrats only want him to appear because his probe didn't reach the conclusions they wanted.

....to testify. Are they looking for a redo because they hated seeing the strong NO COLLUSION conclusion? There was no crime, except on the other side , and NO OBSTRUCTION. Bob Mueller should not testify. No redos for the Dems!The statement marks a change for Trump, who said as recently as Friday that it would be up to Attorney General William Barr whether Mueller testifies to Congress.

“We hope the special counsel will appear,” Cicilline, D-R.I., said on"Fox News Sunday." “We think the American people have a right to hear directly from him.”

 

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Um...if that was the case he should welcome Mueller testifying.

All the more reason deranged Donald should eat to hear from him I smell the stench of fear on trump

Trump’s propaganda and lies!

Dumpy Trumpy, if you didn't have anything to hide, you shouldn't care if he testifies.

No the report says what it says. William Barr, moved some deck chairs around. Same deck, same chairs. He just moved them around. Trump is guilty of obstruction. If you cant see his deception. Go get your eyes checked.

True! Not 2 mention the $35MM cost to taxpayers, bloated Dem staff that issued countless subpoenas, 1000s of records, and in the bag w media whereby leaks riddled his investigation. TheDemocrats don’t want answers as evidenced by Barr, the go on crazy rants, eat chicken 🐓 show

Mueller's in one sticky spot! Because he hates Trump, will he tick off his long-time friend Barr, who is also conducting the investigations which should implicate Mueller in the illegal selling of our uranium, or does he tick off the Dems & stick with Barr on no obstruction?

It wasn’t given to the American people correctly by Barr because he put out this report just to trump to make him happy

No Donald. Americans need to hear from Mueller, because Barr’s Cocaine-Induced, 4-page conclusion came from another galaxy than this one. Our Laws and truth shouldn’t be sold to the highest bidder.

I don't see Mueller following orders from Trump. Nyet.

Oh, good one Trumpy. You get funnier by the day. Maybe your next career should be stand up! HA.

Oops Trump lied about why he doesn't want Mueller 2 testify b4 Congress.Reason is Barr did not tell truth when he told his opinion leaving out some obstruction was found by Mueller that Trump did. B patient When Mueller doesn't work 4 Justice Dept he will b his own man w/a voice

WoW what a twist, His AG Lies to congress grounds for impeachment now it's about Trump says it's because Dems didn't like the conclusion? President Trump you can't lie to congress very elementary rule. Since Barr lie he must be held accountable.

It did reach a conclusion you and your campaign excepted help from Russia. It wasn't enough for conspiracy but its sad many Americans don't care. I call that unpatriotic and lack of integrity. As for you little boy you obstructed justice. Barr no integrity let you off.

Let’s hear that from Mueller not the WH talking (lying) heads

The Dems might be sorry they went after Barr with the torpedo of disdain. Barr will find the truth and it will end the stupid.

Or that realDonaldTrump wanted.

Yes he should. We need truth.

Trump wants to bar anybody who might tell the Truth about his Obstruction

realDonaldTrump still hasn’t read the report about Russia’s attack on America! What an imbecile.

Show Democrats and the public the unredacted report. Maybe then Mueller wont need to testify. Democrats are searching for the truth.

AllOfURSumOfMe Dude plays you like a fiddle again and again but do you

No. It was not that probe didn't reach the conclusions the Dems wanted. It is that AMERICANS didn't hear or read what very important things on the report, and Americans really need to know what's really on the report.

Or maybe because we’ve be stonewalled and gaslighted about Mueller’s actually report. Just think in’.

POTUS for Life King Trump Mobb Boss Teflon Drumpf

No one has the report

Yeah, let’s see how far that “should” will get him. Elections Matter.

Quit teasing the cat w the flashlight Mr President Hahahahaha hahahahaha

Ok then let Mueller tell the American people that!!! Simple as that!

Mr. Trump....,”You can’t handle the truth!”

ladalavara Since the probe didn't reach the conclusions The dems wanted, Trump should welcome Mueller exonerating him in public - once and for all...

Macinca19 That’s funny: Dems don’t have a complete report to know exactly what, how, and why Muller made his conclusions. BarrinContempt

Things. He says so many of them.

Trump would have a hard time following through with the protection he promised Barr. Muller will show Barr lied. Well then on top of that there is a lot Muller may have to say and by writing that letter he showed he isn't under Trump's thumb. Scarry for Trump if he talks.

Yes the Democrats couldn’t except the results of the 2016 election and they can’t except the results of Mueller investigation which they wanted to start with

What is realDonaldTrump talking about!?!?! Mueller's probe reached the EXACT conclusions congressional Dems wanted, ... and THAT'S exactly what POTUS45 fears most. When will you end this national nightmare, Trump? Just resign already.

Democrats don’t know what Mueller really said, they never received the Full Mueller Report. Obviously trump knows it’s damaging, that’s why he and the White Nationalist Party are fighting so hard to prevent it. MullerMustTestify

So let Mueller tell the country that his report did not reach the conclusions Democrats wanted.

No one knows what conclusions arises if the report and Mueller are muted. Trump and his demonic followers can't ever be trusted with the truth .

Oh , but it did reach a conclusion. He chose not to indict based on DOJ guidelines. Trump's greatest worry is that he will verbalize his conclusions and confirm what most have known for a long time

We need to hear from Mueller....What is Trump afraid of? Obstruction of justice confirmed? realDonaldTrump

Since when did Bob Mueller listen to the president?

People wake up!!! SpeakerPelosi thinks Trump won’t step down if he loses in 2020. realDonaldTrump says he wants to violate the Constitution & make it a 6 yr term. He’s obstructed and delayed every step. He will not step down; there will be chaos& a political war. Be prepared

FakeNews I don’t believe you. Do you have a video? No then I call BS

you'd think realDonaldTrump would want mueller to testify. who better to hear 'no collusion' and 'no obstruction', than the man that cleared him and the one man we all trust? weird huh?

What do they expect Mueller to tell them that isn't in the report? Do they expect him to contradict his report?

realDonaldTrump , you sound scared, do you need a hug?

Democrats want Mueller to simply read out the report. Don’t worry, we’ll get a popular celebrity or a bunch of them to read it out in Times Square instead.

I think I'd prefer to watch the playwright's version of the play rather than a director's version where the producer supervised.

The best president in the history of USA 🇺🇸 has spoken lol 😂 but what does he mean? 🏃🏻🙈🏃🏻Asking for a friend in Okatshiidhi Village, Namibia 🇳🇦

So True!

Republicans will chew him up and spit him out. The conclusion is the conclusion . Period .

But.....HIS (Mueller) appearance won’t change HIS (Mueller’s) conclusion.

Why is Biden downplaying the threat from China! Doesn't he know that our Intelligence agencies say they are the number one threat! Bring back any memories of Obama and HRC with Russia! Maybe it has something to do with that 500 million his son got from the Chinese Air Force!!

Ain’t that the truth!! Give it up and get to work Democrats. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

If the report didn't reach the conclusions Democrats wanted, then his testimony won't help the Democrats' case against Trump... right?

No. We need him to explain HIS findings.... not Barr’s, not Trumps, not the republicans. Just Muellers

Obstruction much?

No Collusion No Obstruction

Clearly.

Didn't reach the conclusion that Mueller intended either!!!

Actually it did...until Barr covered it up.

That makes no sense 😂😂

That is correct.

According to Trump, the Mueller Report concluded that there was no collusion. Wouldn't it be in his favor, if Mueller says so at the hearing?

Donny you would be hand delivering Mueller with gift wrapping and bells on, If the Dems got him wrong. Does not sound like it, does it.

Because TRUMP is GUILTY!!!

Thats obvious. If the 484page documents didn't speak to Congress what will .. Democrats are simply fishing for an offence. Such scotch earth politics as championed by Pelosi remain condemnable

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