If he didn't just let Trump off the hook he just gave him ammunition to deny everything.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

No allegations of American involvement.

How can he say that when we know they willingly met with Russians?

[msongs]

1. russians had help, american help. that will be the next announcement of indictments nt

[NightWatcher]

3. Next up, link trump to these indicted Russians.

My guess is the Internet Research Co of Russia will be linked via Jared to Cambridge Analytica, then BOOM mofo's.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

7. Lets hope so.

Until then we will hear non-stop how no trump people were involved

Tweets in 3,2,1...

[Kingofalldems]

19. Says you.

[spanone]

2. trump has already denied everything....this ain't close to over yet

[Kaleva]

4. This is just the beginning.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

5. This indictment had to do only with the 13 Russians

and what they were doing with regard to social media and grass-roots rallies. It did not address many other issues, including the hacking of the DNC or contacts with Trump campaign officials. There very well could be, and probably will be, other indictments of other people, including Americans. Grand jury indictments are always very specific and careful to address only specific people and actions.

I'm confident that there will be more to come. The investigation isn't over.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

22. I'm just wondering what is behind the strategy of indicting nobodies in Russia.

Are they going to extradite them and turn them?


I guess it tamps down the "witch hunt" bullshit.


Maybe it is a masterful shot across the bow..

Come to think of it, Mueller is now fire-proof.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

26. It provides detailed evidence of the conspiracy to interfere with the election

by using social media and grass-roots activities; thereby making it impossible to deny the fact of the conspiracy.

[Zorro]

33. I think it inoculates Mueller and Rosenstein from being fired by Trump

A firing after this announcement would make Trump's treason blatantly obvious.

[TeamPooka]

6. Nope. Trump can't talk about this at all. It goes against his narrative that Russia did NOT

interfere in the election at all and taint his Presidency.
This says they did.
He will ignore completely.

[EffieBlack]

8. He said no Americans charged in the indictment.

Mueller just put on the record that the Russians interfered in the election. That’s a BFD. It will provide the foundation for everything else moving forward.

Calm down.

[panader0]

9. I think it disproves tRump's claims of no Russian involvement.

He is now on the defensive.

[Gabi Hayes]

36. Cmon....just more fake news

Sad!

[Ilsa]

10. I hope all of these replies are right.

I worry that Mueller might avoid indicting trump because of the consttitutional issues it could bring up.

[PA Democrat]

11. Rosenstein stated no allegations of Americans' involvement in THIS indictment.

The hack of the DNC is a separate investigation.

I think Rosenstein is walking a tightrope trying to appease Trump to save his job and subsequently Meuller's job.

Rosenstein also stated that the Mueller investigation is ongoing including obstruction of justice.

Trump will spin it, but I hope the Mueller investigation is safe for now.

[KatyMan]

14. I noticed he specifically said

THIS indictment several times, leaving the door open for what future indictments may reveal.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

38. I wonder if he was pressured to add that piece.

Why not let the indictments speak for themselves.

[chowder66]

39. This! ...Rosenstein said 'THIS' indictment " which is an important distinction. nt

- for what it's worth I'm boosting your reply with This!

but the word 'this' is making things wonky in trying to do so.

[democratisphere]

12. We have not heard the rest of the story............

............yet! There are mountains of evidence and indictments to come. Mueller made a brilliant move; just enough information to make a statement while not divulging information on the rest of the investigation.

[marlakay]

13. The more I think about it

The more I think he set out to prove the Russians interfered first and said it in such a way everyone will agree on both sides.

Then he can come back later once the foundation is set and say now I found proof these people knew about it.

The republicans have been saying the Russians didn’t do anything so he had to take that away in a manner acceptable to the right.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

32. Agree

[Kingofalldems]

15. Good try but that was a different situation.

[Hekate]

16. Wrong. Orange Baby is having a terrible no good very bad day.

[Squinch]

17. I think the part about Bernie will make some here denigrate this move by Mueller.

[uponit7771]

18. There WERE Americans (Trump associates) involved thought the indictment spells that out !!

[tenderfoot]

20. Someone's having the Sadz!

[grantcart]

21. You missed "This indictment"

more is coming but Trump is boxed in.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

23. I suppose at this point Mueller is now fire-proof.

[grantcart]

24. exactly, just announced one guilty plea just entered

[Kingofalldems]

25. Here you go:

Link to tweet

[Hassin Bin Sober]

29. Yeah, I said upthread it tamps down witch hunt talk and makes Mueller fire-proof

Not sure what you are on about

[C_U_L8R]

30. Tea Pain is right on.

Mueller is on his A-Game. Brilliant.

[Atticus]

27. MUELLER'S. NOT. FINISHED. !!!! nt

[C_U_L8R]

28. Let Trump keep denying

It will be that much sweeter when they take him away in handcuffs

[sinkingfeeling]

31. There are a ton of 'known' and 'unknown' players in there

[Hassin Bin Sober]

34. Yeah. I got a little nervous at first when I turned on the tv in the middle ...

... of Rosenstien saying "no knowing involvement with anyone from the campaign" and "didn't impact the election"

This takes it from a "witch hunt" to a serious crime the repigs can't deny. Mueller is fireproof.

[BlueTsunami2018]

35. No allegations in THIS indictment.

There’s more to come.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

37. I guess he could have left that part out.

I wonder if he had pressure to say that.

Why not let the indictments speak for themselves.