Barr was in Alaska as Mueller was giving his statement yesterday morning.

[kentuck]

What does it mean?

Did Mueller give his short statement without the approval of Barr or Trump?

It makes one wonder?

Mueller may have been waiting for the opportune time since the day that Barr asked him to turn in his report and then misrepresented it in public, with Trump crowing the next day that he had been "totally exonerated". That was not the intent of Mr Mueller, in my opinion.

He let it be known early in his investigation that he did not believe a sitting President could be indicted. He intended to clear Mr Trump, if at all possible. The obstruction was so blatant that neither he nor his team could excuse it. It was illegal.

Trump and Barr tried to "play" Mueller. They would define his report for him. He would follow orders, if push came to shove.

Then it was reported early on the cable networks yesterday that Mr Mueller was going to be giving a short statement at 11:00 am and that he would take no questions.

This may have been a surprise counter attack on Trump and Barr?


https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/US-Attorney-General-participates-Alaska-Native-Justice-forum-Anchorage-510589631.html

[ProudMNDemocrat]

1. AG Belly Barr cannot be pleased.....

He cannot fire Mueller because Mueller resigned.

Belly Barr will not be able to contain himself when confronted by the Press that Mueller basically called him a LIAR before the Nation yesterday. That has to sting.

[kentuck]

2. Trump definitely was not pleased this morning!

He was pissed!

[ProudMNDemocrat]

3. Trump will be in the UK....

he will not be greeted kindly because even the British have their standards. They are paying attention. The throngs of people there, even American tourists, will not be kind either.

The Queen had better be wearing gloves when she greets the Trumps once again. So happy he is NOT giving a speech before the Houses of Parliament. All he would do is rant and lay blame on his
enemies."

[MaryMagdaline]

4. More likely Mueller was giving his friend an out

So when Trump called Barr to complain, he could say, “sorry, Boss, I’m in Alaska. Bad cell phone connection.”

[dawnie51]

5. Mueller has retired.....

he is a private citizen. He can say what he thinks, do as he believes is right. I hope all this is a prelude to him doing just that. I agree with Mr. DeNiro. Mueller's voice is needed.

[malaise]

6. That was my take

He caught them all unprepared for this response - it was a zing of beauty.