Robert Mueller, Former F.B.I. Director, Is Named Special Counsel for Russia Investigation

[Amica Nostra 4,803]

NYTimes: Robert Mueller, Former F.B.I. Director, Is Named Special Counsel for Russia Investigation
Robert Mueller, Former F.B.I. Director, Is Named Special Counsel for Russia Investigation https://nyti.ms/2rsbpec
 

[CaliCat 3,957]

Mueller seems to be a good choice. He appears to be a person of integrity, and time will tell. Dems & Reps have their work cut out for them. 

Edited May 18, 2017 by CaliCat

[Jacque67 7,328]

7 minutes ago, CaliCat said:

Mueller seems to be a good choice. He appears to be a person of integrity, and time will tell. Dems & Reps have their work cut out for them. 

Yeah, but wikileaks has started to put out stuff...odd timing, non?

[CaliCat 3,957]

Just now, Jacque67 said:

Yeah, but wikileaks has started to put out stuff...odd timing, non?

 

But who in the administration would be such a fan of Wikileaks? 

[Jacque67 7,328]

battalion of White House aides entered the Oval Office together to present a unified front after the bombshell.

The Justice Department had appointed a special prosecutor to oversee the probe into Russia's alleged involvement in the 2016 presidential election, White House counsel counsel Don McGahn had just told President Donald Trump. Many of Trump’s top aides gathered with the president Wednesday evening just after deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein signed the order and called McGahn — and just before the news exploded publicly in Washington.

Trump handled it better than anyone expected, according to a person in the room. His reaction was “extremely measured,” another said.

He didn't yell or scream. He told the assembled crowd they had nothing to hide.

The mood in the room appeared to be one of resigned acceptance even though they were blindsided. “Everyone knew this wasn't good news," this person said.

The announcement marked yet another severe blow to the 45th president just 118 days into his term. It followed eight days of chaos inside the White House after the president suddenly fired FBI director James Comey, further crippling an administration already struggling with internal discord and mounting crises at home and abroad.

The president Wednesday afternoon had been interviewing candidates for FBI director when the news arrived. His staff had no advance notice that a special prosecutor would be appointed.

 

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/17/donald-trump-special-prosecutor-mueller-238534

Edited May 18, 2017 by Jacque67

[CaliCat 3,957]

Things are getting real, in the world of alternate facts.

[TBoneTX 45,301]

This is a good thing that will help to confirm or dispel all the rumors and speculation.

[Dashinka 24,505]

6 hours ago, Jacque67 said:

battalion of White House aides entered the Oval Office together to present a unified front after the bombshell.

The Justice Department had appointed a special prosecutor to oversee the probe into Russia's alleged involvement in the 2016 presidential election, White House counsel counsel Don McGahn had just told President Donald Trump. Many of Trump’s top aides gathered with the president Wednesday evening just after deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein signed the order and called McGahn — and just before the news exploded publicly in Washington.

Trump handled it better than anyone expected, according to a person in the room. His reaction was “extremely measured,” another said.

He didn't yell or scream. He told the assembled crowd they had nothing to hide.

The mood in the room appeared to be one of resigned acceptance even though they were blindsided. “Everyone knew this wasn't good news," this person said.

The announcement marked yet another severe blow to the 45th president just 118 days into his term. It followed eight days of chaos inside the White House after the president suddenly fired FBI director James Comey, further crippling an administration already struggling with internal discord and mounting crises at home and abroad.

The president Wednesday afternoon had been interviewing candidates for FBI director when the news arrived. His staff had no advance notice that a special prosecutor would be appointed.

 

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/17/donald-trump-special-prosecutor-mueller-238534

I fail to see how this is a blow?  Is it presupposing that there was any actual crime?  With more than six months of investigation and nothing, I hope Mueller does complete this very quickly, and includes the actions by the previous administration officials with respect to spying on US citizens.

[Amica Nostra 4,803]

48 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

I fail to see how this is a blow?  Is it presupposing that there was any actual crime?  With more than six months of investigation and nothing, I hope Mueller does complete this very quickly, and includes the actions by the previous administration officials with respect to spying on US citizens.

I pointed this out here when  Trump fired Comey and set these wheels in motion. The special counsel will have a mandate to look at all aspects of these events. If in the course of this work other things come to light they can ask the ag to expand the investigation. These things do not  wrap up in a week. Dollar to a donut this special counsel is still running after the next election.

Edited May 18, 2017 by ccneat

[Dashinka 24,505]

39 minutes ago, ccneat said:

I pointed this out here when  Trump fired Comey and set these wheels in motion. The special counsel will have a mandate to look at all aspects of these events. If in the course of this work other things come to light they can ask the ag to expand the investigation. These things do not  wrap up in a week. Dollar to a donut this special counsel is still running after the next election.

Yep, one reason why most are reluctant to appoint them because they waste way too much money and generally last way too long.  I think the Dems will be happy as they want this drug out as long as possible for political fodder.  The one issue I have with this appointment is that it is purely political as so far no crime has been uncovered.   

[Teddy B 17,252]

1 hour ago, Bill & Katya said:

I fail to see how this is a blow?  Is it presupposing that there was any actual crime?  With more than six months of investigation and nothing, I hope Mueller does complete this very quickly, and includes the actions by the previous administration officials with respect to spying on US citizens.

You want them to investigate Bush too?

[Dashinka 24,505]

1 minute ago, Teddy B said:

You want them to investigate Bush too?

Sure, but didn't Scooter Libby already go to jail?

[Amica Nostra 4,803]

36 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

Yep, one reason why most are reluctant to appoint them because they waste way too much money and generally last way too long.  I think the Dems will be happy as they want this drug out as long as possible for political fodder.  The one issue I have with this appointment is that it is purely political as so far no crime has been uncovered.   

The deputy AG has knowledge of things we don't 

We are fairly sure we are watching obstruction of justice...or at least something that looks like it. 

 

[Jacque67 7,328]

Oh no!!! Thought the mueller appointment would serve as a check!!!

eric talked about witch hunt at 5.40 am approx,

now trump on a whining Twitter rampage !!! Mcgahn will be quitting soon if he has any sense. It's trump's Saturday night massacre!!! Keep the nuclear codes away from him!!!

[Jacque67 7,328]

Great joke (not mine)

I remember when Special Councel opened for the Dead Kennedies (see donnie's tweet to get the misspelling )