READ: The Intros And Executive Summaries In The Redacted Mueller Report

WASHINGTON - JUNE 25:  FBI Director Robert Mueller speaks during a news conference at the FBI headquarters June 25, 2008 in Washington, DC. The news conference was to mark the 5th anniversary of Innocence Lost initiative.  (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - JUNE 25: FBI Director Robert Mueller speaks during a news conference at the FBI headquarters June 25, 2008 in Washington, DC. The news conference was to mark the 5th anniversary of Innocence Lost initia... WASHINGTON - JUNE 25: FBI Director Robert Mueller speaks during a news conference at the FBI headquarters June 25, 2008 in Washington, DC. The news conference was to mark the 5th anniversary of Innocence Lost initiative. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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Special counsel Robert Mueller’s redacted report released on Thursday morning included introductions and executive summaries for both volumes of the report — the first on the investigation into Russian meddling and the second on the obstruction probe.

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  1. Vol 2, page 2, "Forth, if we had confidence after a thorough investigation of the facts that the President clearly did not commit obstruction of justice, we would so state. Based on the facts and the applicable legal standards, however, we are unable to reach that judgement.

  2. “We are also unable to state that the President has any moral compass whatsoever, or that he gives a single goddamn about the good of our nation or the welfare of its people.”

  3. So Trump demanded an Attorney General who would protect him. I wonder how awkward it was whenever people discussed the Sessions stuff around Barr. Lots of throat clearing and downward smirks, I’m sure.

  4. Avatar for Bri2k Bri2k says:

    I’m thinking “Harm to Ongoing Matter” means Trump’s chances for re-election.

  5. If you take original document, pour some lemon juice on it, and read it under the light of the first full Moon of autumn you will see additional words appear.

    “Fifth: It was abundantly clear to us that this fat bastard obstructed justice full force, but we simply can’t say that without triggering a Constitutional crisis. So, we are pleading and begging for whoever is running the DOJ after this orange clown is thrown out on his ass to reopen this case and indict him.”

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