Trump warns Mueller against investigating his family’s finances beyond Russia probe
President Trump warned special counsel Robert Mueller from investigating his family’s finances beyond the scope of the probe into ties between his administration and Russia in an interview with The New York Times on Wednesday.
“I think that’s a violation. Look, this is about Russia,” Trump told The Times.
Trump during the interview said he wasn’t ruling out firing Mueller as special counsel on the Russia probe.
He did not say that he would order the Justice Department to fire Mueller or under what circumstances he would fire him, but he indicated Mueller investigating his family’s finances would cross a line.
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Trump also said Mueller’s office had several conflicts of interest, including Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Trump said Rosenstein was playing both sides in Trump’s decision to fire former FBI Director James Comey by recommending the firing but then appointing Mueller as special counsel.
“Well, that’s a conflict of interest,” Trump said. “Do you know how many conflicts of interests there are?”
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Trump warns Mueller: Don't investigate my family's finances beyond Russia probe https://t.co/IeGx9nyTxX pic.twitter.com/H9MAGUkJgi
— The Hill (@thehill) July 20, 2017
Trump draws a "red line" on Russia probe. Threat implied. Remind again the definition of obstruction of justice. https://t.co/ZxiJgth7Dy
— Charlie Sykes (@SykesCharlie) July 20, 2017
Who told Trump he has the authority to fire a special counsel? He doesn’t.
Trump is in trouble, so now he’s going after the special counsel investigating the case. The story being pushed by Trump supporters is that Mueller is dirty. But where are the facts to back up the allegations?
It’s a common tactic. Instead of defending himself or planning a strategy to defend himself, Trump and his supporters will vilify the one bringing the charges. I suppose he’s looking to intimidate Mueller. Let’s hope Mueller is not intimidated and conducts a thorough, impartial investigation.
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