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58. What I heard from Adam B. Schiff

Thu Jul 20, 2017, 11:51 AM

Jul 2017

is that if Trump fires Muller, and my understanding is that he cannot, due to Sessions being recused, Rod Rosenstein would have to do it, all that Trump can do is ask him to do it. Rod Rosenstein has already said he won't fire Muller, and Schiff said that if Trump were successful at firing Muller, that the Senate Investigating Committee would hire him back through some other process that I cannot remember at the time.

Anyway, my understanding is that there is not a whole lot that Trump can do about Muller. Please correct me if I am wrong.

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Mueller: "Your move, Mr. President." nt Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2017 #1

By the looks of it, Mueller is looking into everything...... sunonmars Jul 2017 #2

The Deutsche Bank records should prove damning. ananda Jul 2017 #39

Off to the greatest! MelissaB Jul 2017 #3

The most scandal ridden Presidency ever, this guy will wish he never ran. sunonmars Jul 2017 #4

He was about to be offed by the Russrkis in any case erronis Jul 2017 #91

He's fired now Thrill Jul 2017 #5

If Trump does, I think that will be the last straw. People should take to the streets. sunonmars Jul 2017 #9

Knowing how that sick shitgibbon's brain works. Duppers Jul 2017 #20

which will double or triple the size of them barbtries Jul 2017 #65

Sadly, none of those people will be Repub CongressCritters. . . . n/t annabanana Jul 2017 #68

Zippidy do dah!1 UTUSN Jul 2017 #6

This is going to take a long time Not Ruth Jul 2017 #7

Kidding? All investigation time is paid. nt Duppers Jul 2017 #21

Bingo! spanone Jul 2017 #8

"In yo face!" Baitball Blogger Jul 2017 #10

Gonna be a lot of people wish they had never been born..... sunonmars Jul 2017 #12

+1 Baitball Blogger Jul 2017 #14

Might be McCain malaise Jul 2017 #54

Oh, man - great thought klook Jul 2017 #83

Hang on, cause' HERE WE GO! PearliePoo2 Jul 2017 #11

If Mueller is fired, will all the people he's hired be fired too? ecstatic Jul 2017 #13

Talk is, if Trump does its the final straw because Mueller is well respected sunonmars Jul 2017 #15

What I heard from Adam B. Schiff Perseus Jul 2017 #58

Sounds right Blue_Roses Jul 2017 #69

Bee-hee hee hee hee! forgotmylogin Jul 2017 #16

More tips from the ignorant one. Purrfessor Jul 2017 #37

It really is kind of comical, isn't it? I mean, as serious as this is, I have to laugh. Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2017 #92

It's hilarious! He can't shut his stupid mouth! And less than 24 hours after Nay Jul 2017 #96

Also, did someone in Justice Department leak this to Trump? ecstatic Jul 2017 #17

Was wondering the same myself Docreed2003 Jul 2017 #52

Someone at Deutche Bank may have tipped tRump. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2017 #89

Mueller has him Johnny2X2X Jul 2017 #18

Even If He Was Looking Into Those Things To Rule Them Out.. . ProfessorGAC Jul 2017 #24

No public statement Johnny2X2X Jul 2017 #28

My Mistake. Thanks ProfessorGAC Jul 2017 #51

Mueller is running a tight ship Johnny2X2X Jul 2017 #60

I Hope You're Right Johnny ProfessorGAC Jul 2017 #84

Now the wounded, cornered RAT is backed in the corner. Mueller has just crossed his 'RED LINE'! PearliePoo2 Jul 2017 #19

What can he do after being fired? Duppers Jul 2017 #22

I don't know. We're in uncharted waters especially with complicit ReThugs in control. PearliePoo2 Jul 2017 #63

Its getting too painful to put up with drumph's daily outrages BSdetect Jul 2017 #23

Mueller: Fuck your red line. apnu Jul 2017 #25

Please Proceed.. HipChick Jul 2017 #26

I guess Mueller didn't get intimidated! Well, that threat didn't work very well. leftyladyfrommo Jul 2017 #27

lol...when I think of Mueller, I can't help but think of someone else who also.. PearliePoo2 Jul 2017 #29

Love that clip. Duppers Jul 2017 #74

You're welcome! Made me smile too. One of the TV shows of my childhood! PearliePoo2 Jul 2017 #77

😊 Duppers Jul 2017 #79

Good reminiscing! sprinkleeninow Jul 2017 #81

Perfect!!!! Thanks BarbD Jul 2017 #88

All Mueller has to do is read Trump's daily statements/tweets. LudwigPastorius Jul 2017 #30

So this is what Mueller's middle finger looks like NastyRiffraff Jul 2017 #31

And Mueller's middle finger is so much larger than Trump's. Marie Marie Jul 2017 #82

Even if trump gets a 90 year prison sentence the republicans and russians might mucifer Jul 2017 #32

Well, Dan Jul 2017 #33

Okay I'm finally getting a laugh flamingdem Jul 2017 #50

Trump *is* a stool sample. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2017 #76

It has ALWAYS been about the money!!!! Maeve Jul 2017 #34

Rec Rec Rec malaise Jul 2017 #35

KnR. Probe deeply. Dr. Mueller: Gastroenterologist. Hekate Jul 2017 #36

Yeah Gothmog Jul 2017 #38

Trump Right Now iloveObama12 Jul 2017 #40

Love it, cracking Gif.......you can see the WH staff run for cover sunonmars Jul 2017 #41

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DURec leftstreet Jul 2017 #42

Chances are, NYT was about to run the story about Mueller looking into Deutsche Bank Mr. Ected Jul 2017 #43

It is part of his strategy of distraction. Tatiana Jul 2017 #47

Stand back! orangecrush Jul 2017 #44

I feel like this is the Superbowl or something. hamsterjill Jul 2017 #45

Maybe something might actually happen from this IronLionZion Jul 2017 #46

I hope that Mueller saves his files on a remote hard drive/server...... roomtomove Jul 2017 #48

I would think that is a "given" Blue_Roses Jul 2017 #71

Does anyone have the notion Plucketeer Jul 2017 #49

In our dreams. Too narcissistic for that, unless prison time was imminent. flibbitygiblets Jul 2017 #61

the republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief does not like having his crimes Achilleaze Jul 2017 #53

I was thinking the same thing, Mueller is too smart not to have a "Plan B" flibbitygiblets Jul 2017 #55

I know this might be mean but... Catmusicfan Jul 2017 #56

Amen and Amen !!! uponit7771 Jul 2017 #57

As Trump drew a line in the sand over this he can't really retreat from LanternWaste Jul 2017 #59

I hope Trump will rue the day he ever decided to run for President LiberalLovinLug Jul 2017 #62

money laundering. barbtries Jul 2017 #64

I would bet on bribery Not Ruth Jul 2017 #66

cinnamon caligula KNOWS he is dirty all the way around, and thinks he can order Mueller, niyad Jul 2017 #67

If Trump fires Mueller Harry Also Jul 2017 #70

Trump can't shut the investigation down Blue_Roses Jul 2017 #72

HA! Dopers_Greed Jul 2017 #78

And just what is the common denominator in all of these - lark Jul 2017 #75

Trump's M.O. Turbineguy Jul 2017 #80

Deep down I knew that mother fucker was pulling all kinds crap like this! Quixote1818 Jul 2017 #85

He was warned . . . HuskyOffset Jul 2017 #86

He's daring Trump to fire him... WoonTars Jul 2017 #87

Uh oh, he'd better be careful and not cross the dreaded RED LINE! BigmanPigman Jul 2017 #90

Trump will eventually pardon a bunch of folks and resign as part of a plea deal McCamy Taylor Jul 2017 #93

Wanna bet, if the Russian mob want to get you, they will...... sunonmars Jul 2017 #94

Mueller is moving in the right direction dalton99a Jul 2017 #95