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Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 04:32 AM Jun 2019

Robert Mueller subpoena isn't a 'friendly' one: Intelligence Committee Chair tells Maddow

“I don’t think the special counsel’s office would characterize it as a friendly subpoena,” Schiff admitted. “He did not want to testify. He made that very clear. Nonetheless, they will respect the subpoena. He will appear. He’ll be testifying before our committee in open session. Each of our members will have an opportunity to ask questions of the special counsel. And the American people get a chance to hear directly from him and have their questions answered. So I think it’s a good result.”

Maddow went on to ask if the committee would be willing to call additional investigators and if those requests would be voluntary.

“I don’t think either he or he staff are eager to come before the Congress,” Schiff said. “I think they are doing so because they’re going to honor the subpoena that we’ve issued. In terms of whether there is a separately required subpoena, I can’t comment on that in terms of his staff, but, you know, clearly this is something I think from his perspective as a prosecutor, he’s reluctant to come, as a prosecutor ordinarily would be.”


[link:https://www.rawstory.com/2019/06/robert-mueller-subpoena-isnt-a-friendly-one-intelligence-committee-chair-tells-maddow/|

He may not be keen -but I think we can guarantee he will actually turn up and testify, which will make a refreshing change.
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Robert Mueller subpoena isn't a 'friendly' one: Intelligence Committee Chair tells Maddow (Original Post) Soph0571 Jun 2019 OP
Shows that Mueller respects the law True Blue American Jun 2019 #1
While this is a media popular event, wanted across the political spectrum, empedocles Jun 2019 #2
If Mueller actually wanted to testify does anyone think he would tell that to criminal MAGA's? gordianot Jun 2019 #3
To me it's if and when tRump tries to block Mueller from testifying... mitch96 Jun 2019 #4
Didn't Mueller retire? He retired from that job. babylonsister Jun 2019 #6
"though I suspect he'll try." mitch96 Jun 2019 #16
I suspect you are correct. kentuck Jun 2019 #7
Will Dear Leader play the "absolute immunity" schtick again? I suspect so. Vinca Jun 2019 #5
They need to guarantee that he will be protected from that criminal and his toady Barr. BSdetect Jun 2019 #8
I hope this isn't a whole lot of, "it's in my report, I have nothing further to say " jalan48 Jun 2019 #9
In truth, his report is pretty darned clear tavernier Jun 2019 #10
I have my doubts about him contradicting Barr. jalan48 Jun 2019 #12
Mueller does not want to get into the partisan warfare. The Mueller Summaries and his Report are, empedocles Jun 2019 #15
I just hope he doesn't show up and answer every question with ego_nation Jun 2019 #11
This is what I expect as he stated so in his press conference. Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #13
trumpers want Mueller effectively harassed by dems so his report is no longer empedocles Jun 2019 #14

True Blue American

(17,972 posts)
1. Shows that Mueller respects the law
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 05:08 AM
Jun 2019

Unlike the Trump thugs.

You can tell by the Gaetz , Meadows and Rudy screeching the public hearing with Mueller is something they do not want.

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
2. While this is a media popular event, wanted across the political spectrum,
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 06:25 AM
Jun 2019

in terms of being the best way to bring down traitortrump - it may well not be good to force Mueller to testify. [Mueller and his staff seem to well know this].

gordianot

(15,226 posts)
3. If Mueller actually wanted to testify does anyone think he would tell that to criminal MAGA's?
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 07:02 AM
Jun 2019

Appearing in front of Congress and telling the truth puts you at considerable risk in 21st Century America. This is Fascism folks it has always been dangerous.

mitch96

(13,816 posts)
4. To me it's if and when tRump tries to block Mueller from testifying...
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 07:19 AM
Jun 2019

And you know he will, will Mueller defy tRumps order?? Will he testify defying the prez. What consequences will fall on him if he does testify? Will he rollover and not testify like all the others?
Inquiring minds want to know ....... aka “watch this space”...
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babylonsister

(170,955 posts)
6. Didn't Mueller retire? He retired from that job.
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 07:36 AM
Jun 2019

I don't know how dt could block him, though I suspect he'll try.

mitch96

(13,816 posts)
16. "though I suspect he'll try."
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 10:07 AM
Jun 2019

I just read that Hannity is freaking out about Mueller testifying.... That, to me means that dt is freaking out also.. GOOD...
I'm still curious what would happen if dt says no and Mueller does testify. What could he do?
Arrest for defying the order? Does the prez have that power?
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kentuck

(110,947 posts)
7. I suspect you are correct.
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 07:38 AM
Jun 2019

He will tell his people that it is "over" but that the Democrats keep trying to "re-do" the investigation. "No collusion, no obstruction, no nothing", he will say.

Vinca

(50,168 posts)
5. Will Dear Leader play the "absolute immunity" schtick again? I suspect so.
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 07:22 AM
Jun 2019

Mueller wasn't an independent operator, he was under the thumb of the Justice Dept. Mueller could do what he failed to do with his report, but I'm not hopeful.

BSdetect

(8,989 posts)
8. They need to guarantee that he will be protected from that criminal and his toady Barr.
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 07:42 AM
Jun 2019

How hard could that be?

tavernier

(12,322 posts)
10. In truth, his report is pretty darned clear
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 08:19 AM
Jun 2019

The problem, of course, is the interpretation of the report that was given by the AG. If Mueller thinks that his findings were distorted by this interpretation, he is the one to best clarify. Why he seems to have a problem with doing so is beyond me.

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
15. Mueller does not want to get into the partisan warfare. The Mueller Summaries and his Report are,
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 09:48 AM
Jun 2019

in his estimation, and the estimation of many others, more valuable without Mueller himself being compromised in a partisan way.

Nevermypresident

(781 posts)
13. This is what I expect as he stated so in his press conference.
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 08:47 AM
Jun 2019

I'm sure he expects those assholes on the other side of the aisle to attempt to destroy him, over and over. There will be lots of grandstanding.

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
14. trumpers want Mueller effectively harassed by dems so his report is no longer
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 09:46 AM
Jun 2019

seen as an objective, non-partisan indictment of trump. [Which is a great thing for Dems to have]
Some dems want to use Mueller to advance their Impeachment Now agenda, regardless of the cost.

Mueller is much more knowledgeable and worthy than his pursuers, and will minimize both of their agendas.

Both harassing sides will grandstand. Doubtful than any larger public good will come of it

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