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Republicans to Trump: Hands off Mueller
Congress is full of personal praise for Mueller
https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...ace-robert-mueller-special-counsel/101810310/
Rare bipartisan moment: Both sides embrace Robert Mueller as special counsel
2017-12-14
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testified before lawmakers on Capitol Hill only to reaffirm Robert Mueller's position as the special counsel in charge of the ongoing Russia investigation. Rosenstein explained that he has no intention of firing Mueller, and that he supports the scope of his investigation, despite some opposition from Republicans.
"If there were good cause, I would act. If there were no good cause, I would not," Rosenstein told the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, CNN reported. He praised Mueller's work and said he's "ideal" for this investigation.
He said that he didn't see any reason to fire Mueller up to this point, and that President Donald Trump has never asked him to remove the special counsel.
"I am not going to be discussing my communications with the president but I can tell you that nobody has communicated to me the desire to remove Robert Mueller," he said.
Rosenstein is overseeing Mueller's investigation because Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from all 2016 election related investigations.
"I believe based on his reputation, his service, his patriotism, and his experience with the department and with the FBI, I believe he was an ideal choice for this task," Rosenstein said.
When asked about the scope of his investigation, Rosenstein delivered nothing short of praise for Mueller's tactics and integrity.
"There are a lot of media stories speculating about what the special counsel may or may not be doing," he said, according to CNN. "I know what (Mueller is) doing. I'm appropriately exercising my oversight responsibilities. So I can assure you that the special counsel is conducting himself consistently with our understanding about the scope of his investigation."
Rosenstein reaffirms Mueller as Republicans look to discredit Russi...
Congress is full of personal praise for Mueller
https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...ace-robert-mueller-special-counsel/101810310/
Rare bipartisan moment: Both sides embrace Robert Mueller as special counsel
2017-12-14
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testified before lawmakers on Capitol Hill only to reaffirm Robert Mueller's position as the special counsel in charge of the ongoing Russia investigation. Rosenstein explained that he has no intention of firing Mueller, and that he supports the scope of his investigation, despite some opposition from Republicans.
"If there were good cause, I would act. If there were no good cause, I would not," Rosenstein told the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, CNN reported. He praised Mueller's work and said he's "ideal" for this investigation.
He said that he didn't see any reason to fire Mueller up to this point, and that President Donald Trump has never asked him to remove the special counsel.
"I am not going to be discussing my communications with the president but I can tell you that nobody has communicated to me the desire to remove Robert Mueller," he said.
Rosenstein is overseeing Mueller's investigation because Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from all 2016 election related investigations.
"I believe based on his reputation, his service, his patriotism, and his experience with the department and with the FBI, I believe he was an ideal choice for this task," Rosenstein said.
When asked about the scope of his investigation, Rosenstein delivered nothing short of praise for Mueller's tactics and integrity.
"There are a lot of media stories speculating about what the special counsel may or may not be doing," he said, according to CNN. "I know what (Mueller is) doing. I'm appropriately exercising my oversight responsibilities. So I can assure you that the special counsel is conducting himself consistently with our understanding about the scope of his investigation."
Rosenstein reaffirms Mueller as Republicans look to discredit Russi...