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Barr Changes Tune On Mueller Testimony

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You saw it coming, right?

A little over one month ago, AG William Barr made it appear he had no problem with Special Counsel Robert Mueller testifying before Congress. This was at a time when Mueller had not yet been subpoenaed to appear before both the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees.

“It’s Bob’s call whether he wants to testify,” said Barr during a Wall Street Journal interview.

Yesterday, Barr pulled a “Trump,” saying one thing when it is convenient to sound reasonable (i.e. Trump promising to release his tax returns) and then making a complete one-eighty when the moment of truth arrives.

While he did not come right out and say Mueller should not testify, the Attorney General of the United States, told the Associated Press yesterday, he doesn’t believe Robert Mueller should have to “subject himself” to testifying before Congress about the Russia investigation.

“I’m not sure what purpose is served by dragging him up there and trying to grill him,” Barr said. “I don’t think Mueller should be treated that way or subject himself to that, if he doesn’t want to.”

One representative, Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence committee, was not surprised by Barr’s shocking remarks..

“Barr misled the public about Mueller’s report, and wants his own deception to stand,” Schiff tweeted. “The public has a right to hear the truth, from Mueller himself, about Trump’s misconduct and ongoing national security risks.”

Think about this for one moment. The top law enforcement official in the United States is encouraging a fellow lawyer, another officer of the court, to disregard a congressional subpoena!

What needs to happen (but won’t) is for the appropriate bar association(s) to immediately open an investigation into Barr’s unprofessional and unethical conduct with a view towards disbarment.

As of now, it appears Mueller, the reluctant witness, will keep his July 17 date with Congress. But as I’ve stated before, I doubt his testimony will change much of anything. It certainly won’t light a fire under Nancy Pelosi to begin impeachment proceedings ASAP.

I pray I’m wrong.

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No, Mueller Has Not “Agreed” To Testify Before Congress

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The breaking news is everywhere: “Mueller agrees to testify before House committees.”

Former Special Counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, will testify in open session before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees on July 17.

Yet Robert Mueller is not the upstanding patriot some are portraying him to be. What Mueller has done is to simply agree to honor two subpoenas.

After weeks of negotiations between Mueller and House Democrats for his voluntary testimony, House Committee Chairmen, Jerry Nadler and Adam Schiff, were forced to issue subpoenas for Mueller’s testimony.

Mueller made it clear in a rare public statement in May that he did not wish to testify publicly about his investigation. He said his report spoke for itself … my “report is my testimony.”

“He was and is deeply reluctant to come testify, but nonetheless he has agreed to respect the subpoena,” said Schiff.

Schiff made it clear this is not a “friendly” subpoena.

“I don’t think the Special Counsel’s Office would characterize it as a ‘friendly subpoena,'” said Schiff. “He did not want to testify. He made that very clear.”

Chairman Nadler, during an interview on CNN Tuesday night, said that he is not worried that the White House or Department of Justice will block Mueller’s testimony.

“No, I’m not really worried about that because Mueller is an honest, upstanding citizen and he will testify in response to the subpoena that we issued,” Nadler said.

So the best that can be said of “Bobby Three Sticks” Mueller is that he is not defying a subpoena as many other potential witnesses have done.

After all, Mueller is a former Eagle Scout!

Yet it should never have come to this (subpoena).

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Bobby … Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!

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Mr. Mueller (may I call you Bobby? Thanks) it has now been over two months since you handed over your Trump-Russia report to your boss, AG William Barr, and it appears you have gone into hiding.

We’ve heard from all sorts of folks about your report … from those who have actually read the entire thing to those who haven’t a clue about its contents … yet we haven’t heard from the most authoritative analyst… you.

Your findings have not only be distorted and mischaracterized, they have been used by Trump and his sycophants to further their narrative that your entire two-year investigation into perhaps our most corrupt president has been a hoax.

It is way past time for you to end this game of hide and seek,

You have been called to discuss your report before the House Judiciary Committee. You now have the opportunity to set the record straight. So what gives, Bobby?

What is preventing you from doing your duty? From defending your integrity? From getting the facts out to the American people?

We now hear from Chairman Nadler that you are willing to testify but only behind closed doors?

This is no time to be camera shy. Your country needs you. The American people must see your face and hear your voice.

Is your reticence the result of being threatened? Do you fear for you safety?

Knowing your history, I seriously doubt it.

You are a man of honor and courage. A man deserving of the utmost respect. Hell, you’re a decorated combat veteran … a patriot if there ever was one.

It’s time to end your silence and get out there before the cameras … and start talking.

It’s very possible your testimony will tilt the political scales and get members of Congress to do what the Constitution calls on them to do … impeach and remove the brazen criminal now occupying the White House.

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Dems Ain’t Buying Barr’s Summary Of Mueller Report

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Let’s see. The man handpicked by Donald Trump, specifically for the purpose of undermining the Special Counsel’s report, exonerates him of obstruction of justice.

It doesn’t matter that Mueller’s report does no such absolving of Trump.

William Barr, Trump’s new Attorney General, is the man who auditioned for the job by sending out an unsolicited 19-page memo to Justice Department officials criticizing Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s focus on obstetrician of justice.

Surprise, surprise!

While Mueller’s report does not conclude Trump committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him, no matter the spin put out by Barr and jubilant Republicans.

Of course the Dems want to see the entire Mueller report and all the supporting documents. They are not going to accept a dinky 4-page letter concocted by Trump’s AG.

House Judiciary Committee Chair, Jerry Nadler, wants to haul Barr before his committee to do some testifying.

Tweeted Nadler, “In light of the very concerning discrepancies and final decision making at the Justice Department following the Special Counsel report, where Mueller did not exonerate the President, we will be calling Attorney General Barr in to testify before House Judiciary in the near future.”

While Trumpites are partying like it’s 1999, rest assured this is not over by a long shot.

John Dean, former White House counsel to Richard Nixon, has warned that William Barr may be hiding something “very ugly” inside the report filed by Mueller.

In an interview with CNN’s Don Lemon, Dean said, “ We haven’t really seen the underlying report but I have some suspicions that the reason he boiled this down the way he did is because it’s not very attractive, Don, (Mueller’s) words are different than Barr’s, I suspect.”

We will soon get to hear Barr’s words, under oath, in front of a congressional committee.

Let’s see how good Barr is at “splainin’.

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What Trump’s Testimony Under Oath Might Look Like

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Donald Trump made headlines two days ago with his statement he is willing to testify under oath in the Trump-Russia probe.

“I‘m looking forward to it, actually,” Trump said of an interview with FBI Special Counsel, Robert Mueller. “I would do it under oath.”

Here is a transcript of what that testimony might look like:

FBI: “Please raise your right hand. Do you swear to tell the truth … cross your heart and hope to die?” (special Trump oath)

Trump: “I do.”

FBI: “State your name.”

Trump: “On the advice of counsel, I invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege against self- incrimination and respectfully decline to answer your question.”

FBI: “State your age.”

Trump: “On the advice of counsel, I invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege against self- incrimination and respectfully decline to answer your question.”

FBI: “ How many fingers do I have raised?”

Trump: “On the advice of counsel, I invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege against self- incrimination and respectfully decline to answer your question.”

FBI: “Which do you prefer, KFC or McDonald’s?”

Trump: “KFC, hands down.”

If and when Donald Trump testifies under oath in the Mueller investigation, many legal experts predict Trump’s attorneys will advise him not to answer any questions. Trump, for once, may actually listen to his lawyers.

Trump confidante, Roger Stone, has warned him of the dangers of testifying, saying “There’s no way the president should sit down with this guy.”

Stone added Trump “knows he’s done nothing wrong, but a first year law student would tell you that [interviewing with Mueller] is an obvious perjury trap.”

Taking the Fifth would definitely solve Trump’s serious perjury problem but open up a whole new can of worms … or bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken… for the former reality TV star turned politician.

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Trump – “I’m The Least Collusiony Person You’ve Ever Met, Believe Me”

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FBI special prosecutor, Robert Mueller, wants to speak with Donald Trump … and the president is ready to comply.

Even though Trump has labeled Mueller’s investigation into possible collusion between his campaign and Russia a “witch hunt” and a “hoax”, Ty Cobb, Trump’s lawyer, says his client is “very eager” to speak with Mueller.

“I’ve got nothing to hide so why shouldn’t I talk with the guy?” asked Trump. “I’m the least collusiony president in history.”

“I think it’s more than appropriate for the Mueller people to explore anything they’re interested in,” Cobb said, claiming he is focused on “getting the facts out.”

But there appears to be a slight hitch.

As has been the case throughout the ongoing FBI investigation, Trump and his legal team do not seem to be on the same page.

After Cobb’s announcement, Trump tweeted, “ I am more than happy to discuss anything that happened before June 16, 2015.”

Trump’s cutoff date coincides with the day he formally announced his presidential campaign at Trump Tower in New York City.

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