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Maddow went on to ask if the committee would be willing to call additional investigators and if those requests would be voluntary.
I dont think either he or he staff are eager to come before the Congress, Schiff said. I think they are doing so because theyre going to honor the subpoena that weve issued. In terms of whether there is a separately required subpoena, I cant comment on that in terms of his staff, but, you know, clearly this is something I think from his perspective as a prosecutor, hes 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.
True Blue American
(17,972 posts)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)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)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)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)I don't know how dt could block him, though I suspect he'll try.
mitch96
(13,816 posts)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)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)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)How hard could that be?
jalan48
(13,797 posts)tavernier
(12,322 posts)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.
jalan48
(13,797 posts)empedocles
(15,751 posts)in his estimation, and the estimation of many others, more valuable without Mueller himself being compromised in a partisan way.
ego_nation
(123 posts)read the report.
Nevermypresident
(781 posts)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)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