Looks Increasingly Unlikely That Trump Will Voluntarily Interview With Mueller

on June 21, 2017 in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: Special counsel Robert Mueller (L) arrives at the U.S. Capitol for closed meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee June 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. The committee meets with Mu... WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: Special counsel Robert Mueller (L) arrives at the U.S. Capitol for closed meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee June 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. The committee meets with Mueller to discuss the firing of former FBI Director James Comey. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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New conditions set by President Donald Trump’s lawyers make it look increasingly unlikely that Trump will agree to be interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller of his own volition, according to a Friday New York Times report.

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani reportedly said that their new demands include Mueller concluding that Trump has committed a crime before their interview, and deeming the interview absolutely crucial to concluding the investigation.

Giuliani admitted that Mueller is unlikely to agree to these conditions, though he still could always subpoena Trump and force the interview.

Per the New York Times, Trump’s legal team also wants Mueller to offer proof that he has overturned every other stone before requesting an interview with Trump, and that Trump is the only person who can provide the information he’s seeking.

This is reportedly part of a greater shift in strategy by team Trump to sway public opinion against Mueller and his probe, as they fear that Democrats winning the House in November would mean an inevitable beginning of impeachment processes. They want to discredit the probe before that time.

“Nobody is going to consider impeachment if public opinion has concluded this is an unfair investigation, and that’s why public opinion is so important,” Mr. Giuliani said.

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  1. Increasingly unlikely?

    Just like it’s increasingly unlikely that North Korea will hand over its nukes by close of business today.

    How does a probability become less than zero, anyway?

  2. Avatar for theod theod says:

    No surprise that every previous claim to want to interview was a bold lie by Trump, Giuliani, et alia. This will make Mueller work a bit harder to not need more lies under oath by DJT.

    Everybody knows that when you take the 5th (or do the equivalent), you’re guilty…DJT has publicly said so many times.

  3. “Nobody is going to consider impeachment if public opinion has concluded this is an unfair investigation, and that’s why public opinion is so important,” Mr. Giuliani said.

    So the party of law and order is nothing more than a PR and propaganda firm.

  4. Increasingly unlikely

    This is clearly sarcasm, nice work, Kate !

  5. Avatar for theod theod says:

    Their so-called ideology is simply the horse they beat and use to ride into power. Once power is achieved, they do whatever pays the bills and retains power. Same as it ever was.

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