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1. A few thoughts on the Mueller news.
No one commenting has read the report
The idea there are “no more indictments” by Mueller is driving a lot of coverage
But it’s a non-sequitur. The report summarizes Mueller’s work. By definition, it’s submitted when he’s done indicting
No one commenting has read the report
The idea there are “no more indictments” by Mueller is driving a lot of coverage
But it’s a non-sequitur. The report summarizes Mueller’s work. By definition, it’s submitted when he’s done indicting
2. The report was not about more indictments. Interest in the report was about what Mueller has to say ABOUT TRUMP.
DOJ policy says a sitting president can’t be indicted, so a report would be how we learn if Mueller believes Trump engaged in wrongdoing
DOJ policy says a sitting president can’t be indicted, so a report would be how we learn if Mueller believes Trump engaged in wrongdoing
3. So perhaps Mueller’s report concludes that Trump didn’t do anything wrong and is complete vindication
But we don’t know
Until we know what the report says it’s probably best not to draw sweeping conclusions about the investigation
But we don’t know
Until we know what the report says it’s probably best not to draw sweeping conclusions about the investigation
4. Of course Barr may attempt to hide what ithe report says about Trump.
But that will be the next fight.
But that will be the next fight.
