Mueller to testify to Congress in open session about his investigation
Source: Washington Post
Former special counsel Robert S. Mueller III will testify to Congress in open session next month about his investigation of Russias interference in the 2016 election and possible obstruction of justice by President Trump. The House Judiciary and Intelligence committees, in a late-night announcement Tuesday, said that pursuant to a subpoena Mueller has agreed to appear before both panels on July 17.
Americans have demanded to hear directly from the special counsel so they can understand what he and his team examined, uncovered, and determined about Russias attack on our democracy, the Trump campaigns acceptance and use of that help, and President Trump and his associates' obstruction of the investigation into that attack, said House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) in a statement. We look forward to hearing his testimony, as do all Americans.
The session comes as nearly 80 House Democrats have called for launching impeachment proceedings against Trump, arguing that he has ignored the Constitution that he took an oath to defend while repeatedly refusing to cooperate with congressional investigations. Muellers testimony is certain to provide the headline-grabbing, made-for-cable television testimony that Democrats have been craving since the release of the 448-page, redacted report on April 18.
The rarely seen Mueller spoke briefly in May when he said that his office could neither clear nor accuse Trump of obstructing justice, leaving room for Congress to make a call where he would not and fueling impeachment demands among some Democrats. It was his first public remarks on the case since he concluded his investigation. Mueller said that if his office had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so, and noted that the Constitution requires a process other than the criminal justice system to formally accuse a sitting president of wrongdoing.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mueller-to-testify-to-congress-in-open-session-about-his-investigation/2019/06/25/dde8c95a-975b-11e9-916d-9c61607d8190_story.html
Original article and headline -
By Washington Post Staff
June 25 at 9:08 PM
House Democrats negotiated for weeks to get former special counsel Robert S. Mueller III to answer lawmakers questions about his investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible obstruction of justice by President Trump.
After the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees issue a subpoena, Mueller will appear Wednesday, July 17, in an an open session, the committee chairmen said.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2019/06/25/mueller-to-testify-before-house-committees-in-open-session-on-july-17-committee-chairmen-announce/?utm_term=.91a8ade27816
Plenty of this for all!
hlthe2b
(102,236 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)Me.
(35,454 posts)coeur_de_lion
(3,676 posts)All this time we waited to hear from him and for some reason he has finally agreed.
This is my happy face.
Me.
(35,454 posts)You'd be cool...
coeur_de_lion
(3,676 posts)I'm relieved he is finally testifying in public.
Just hope it actually happens.
He seemed to want to respond to a subpoena rather than just coming when called.
Me.
(35,454 posts)and one is never too old to be
BigmanPigman
(51,590 posts)Me.
(35,454 posts)TalenaGor
(1,104 posts)If the extensive obstruction efforts were effective in limiting the evidence that was uncovered, and if so, do you feel an unobstructed investigation would be necessary to discover the full truth?
mobeau69
(11,143 posts)The MSM will pump the shit out of this!
BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)Sorry, I just dont have any faith that Mueller is some knight in shining armor. He shit the bed when he had a chance to be a truth teller. Now hes going to sit in front of congress and say nothing much in particular.
Trump and Barr will see to that.
DeminPennswoods
(15,286 posts)Mueller's straight-laced, he's not going to defy a supoena to help out Trump.
BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)He had his chance to be a patriot and he turned his back and walked away.
Wuddles440
(1,121 posts)me to say, you are absolutely correct in your assessment of Mueller. I really wish it wasn't true, but unfortunately that's not the case. I suspect this may be a big, fat nothing-burger.
BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)If people are waiting for a Perry Mason moment they are bound to be crushed. He has already told us what his testimony will be if hes forced to testify. He will say nothing beyond what he has already said in his report.
Would you like fries with that nothing burger.
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sop
(10,167 posts)forgotmylogin
(7,528 posts)SUPER DUPER EXTRA DOUBLE PRESIDENTIAL ULTRA FORCE FIELD IMMUNITY
greatauntoftriplets
(175,733 posts)It almost sounds like the agreement consisted of Mueller telling Nadler and Schiff that he'd come testify in an open, televised hearing if they'd subpoena him. But it does cover his ass in case Spanky tries to do the "absolute immunity" thing with him, too.
In any event, it's great news and I'm very pleased. Should make for entertaining television that day.
msongs
(67,403 posts)yaesu
(8,020 posts)Catherine Vincent
(34,489 posts)May take that day off.
sheshe2
(83,751 posts)I also have lots of
BumRushDaShow
(128,905 posts)Yours is hot and freshly made too!!!
sheshe2
(83,751 posts)amb123
(1,581 posts)TwilightZone
(25,470 posts)still_one
(92,187 posts)bluestarone
(16,926 posts)Now i fear for his life! He really needs protection. This could destroy his family and life!!
EveHammond13
(2,855 posts)Please no long meandering Grandpa Simpson-style questioning! And don't chop it up between 32 different people.
This presentation (via questions) needs to TELL A STORY to the listeners:
must be
concise
powerful
effective
to the HEART of obstruction and collusion
PLEASE!!!! Every moment needs to be a TRUMP ORDERED THE CODE RED moment!!!!
SunSeeker
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YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)2naSalit
(86,579 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,245 posts)"House Democrats negotiated for weeks to get former special counsel Robert S. Mueller III to answer lawmakers questions about his investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible obstruction of justice by President Trump."
Someone offered here mb he was waiting for a subpoena. Who knows...
Quackers
(2,256 posts)tavernier
(12,383 posts)since Muellers report (according to the AG) found him innocent as a newborn baby!
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JDC
(10,127 posts)We can also expect 3 solid weeks of the Rep spin machine going full bore on Mueller and the process.
It will get ugly before the 17th to be sure.
GeorgiaResister
(15 posts)Can you imagine what the look on Muellers face will be when some of those Republicans like Jordon, etc make some of their asinine comments/questions? Lol.
Mr Jimmy
(21 posts)Sure hope that Nadler and Schiff have the answers or this will turn into a shitshow.
Not getting my hopes up.
Fiendish Thingy
(15,601 posts)Neither Meuller nor the media have given enough attention to the espionage/meddling and Trump's encouragement and acceptance of help, as well as the weaknesses in our voting and social media that the Russians exploited.
Kablooie
(18,632 posts)Or ginning up a pseudo legal reason, along with Barr, to force him to refuse to answer questions.