Robert Mueller, Former F.B.I. Director, Named Special Counsel for Russia Investigation 0
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[quote]WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has appointed Robert S. Mueller III, the former F.B.I. director, to serve as a special counsel to oversee its investigation into Russian meddling in the election, Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein announced on Wednesday.
The appointment of Mr. Mueller dramatically raises the stakes for President Trump in the multiple investigations into his campaign’s ties to the Russians. It follows a swiftly moving series of developments that have roiled Washington, including Mr. Trump’s abrupt dismissal of the F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, and the disclosure that the president urged Mr. Comey to drop the bureau’s investigation into his former national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn.[/quote]
[url]https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/17/us/politics/robert-mueller-special-counsel-russia-investigation.html?referer=https://www.google.com/[/url]
[media]https://twitter.com/ABC/status/864967249328717824[/media]
[QUOTE=Thom12255;52242020][media]https://twitter.com/PhilipRucker/status/864966049019695104[/media][/QUOTE]
My god everything the Trump administration does is linked to something else, isn't it?
[media]https://twitter.com/NBCNightlyNews/status/864965859936051200[/media]
[media]https://twitter.com/ABC/status/864967249328717824[/media]
[media]https://twitter.com/ABC/status/864967818931871745[/media]
At @4:00 I thought some useful info was said.
CNN and the Congressmen\women they're speaking too are all incredibly excited and praising Mueller
It's a shame it had to get this far.
So is this a good thing, or...?
[QUOTE=-nesto-;52242091]CNN and the Congressmen\women they're speaking too are all incredibly excited and praising Mueller[/QUOTE]
As much as it may shock you, not everyone here takes CNN as gospel, just as a valid source.
Okay I'm confused- what is the difference between this, an "Independent Investigator," the Senate Intelligence Committee... I'm lost.
[QUOTE=Thom12255;52242020][media]https://twitter.com/PhilipRucker/status/864966049019695104[/media][/QUOTE]
I would try for another one since this is obviously a conflict of interest.
I mean its a damn clear [B]obvious conflict of interest[/B]
[QUOTE=HumanAbyss;52242103]As much as it may shock you, not everyone here takes CNN as gospel, just as a valid source.[/QUOTE]
They're interviewing Congressmen and they don't seem to know about the conflicts :downs:
[QUOTE=Code3Response;52242106]I would try for another one since this is obviously a conflict of interest.
I mean its a damn clear [B]obvious conflict on interest[/B][/QUOTE]
He resigned from that law firm according to ABC.
[QUOTE=bdd458;52242114]He resigned from that law firm according to ABC.[/QUOTE]
Resigning doesn't make the conflict of interest go away.
[QUOTE=Fangz;52242124]Resigning doesn't make the conflict of interest go away.[/QUOTE]
I'd argue that it lessens it however. We'll have to wait and see how it all unfolds.
[QUOTE=bdd458;52242133]I'd argue that it lessens it however. We'll have to wait and see how it all unfolds.[/QUOTE]
We shouldn't have to settle for someone that's only maybe slightly compromised. This shit should be as impartial as possible given the seriousness of the allegations.
[quote]Special Counsel Mueller has agreed to resign from private law firm in order to avoid any conflicts of interest[/quote]
Of course! Because [I]god forbid[/I] we have [I]any[/I] conflicts of interest in our government.
[QUOTE=1legmidget;52242156]We shouldn't have to settle for someone that's only maybe slightly compromised. This shit should be as impartial as possible given the seriousness of the allegations.[/QUOTE]
If he didn't work on any cases related to Trump and resigned from his position I don't see much of a conflict of interest left.
I'm not sure of his case history, so I'll agree with you if it turns out that he was involved in Trump related cases. Otherwise I fail to see the issue tbh
[QUOTE=Chonch;52242095]It's a shame it had to get this far.[/QUOTE]
Seriously? I'd say it's a damn good thing, getting this far
stop gobbling Trump's cock pls
[media]https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/864974483072978944[/media]
Turtle-man hybrid Mitch McConnell leaves no comment
Apparently the White House had no idea this was happening
[QUOTE=Thom12255;52242020][media]https://twitter.com/PhilipRucker/status/864966049019695104[/media][/QUOTE]
Well, there go my hopes out the window.
If I recall, Mueller was none too happy about Comey's firing. I can't see him pulling any punches on this.
[QUOTE=Problem;52242204]Well, there go my hopes out the window.[/QUOTE]
I wouldn't say that yet...
[url]https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/6brxlw/justice_department_to_appoint_special_counsel_to/dhp1v52/[/url]
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[URL="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mueller"]Robert Mueller is a war hero[/URL], ex-prosecutor, head of the FBI appointed by GWB and was asked to stay on two years longer by Obama. He was confirmed by the senate in a unanimous 98-0 vote. Seems like an excellent choice.
He also lead the DOJ criminal division and handled prosecution of Noriega and organized crime.
It's being reported he will be able to hire staff and make budget requests.
[URL="https://twitter.com/jimsciutto/status/864965062536114176/photo/1"]Here's the letter.[/URL] From the wording it sounds like he will be able to completely take over Comey's investigation.
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From what I'm reading on various sources, this guy seems to not only be the real deal, but also a potential heavy hitter
[QUOTE=bdd458;52242114]He resigned from that law firm according to ABC.[/QUOTE]
No possible way there could be a "do a good job and you can have your job back when you're done" scenario, eh?
[media]https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/864973220654579716[/media]
[QUOTE]As special counsel, Mueller will be given civil service protections; [B]won't be able to be removed by the president[/B], @stevenportnoy reports.
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:thebest: :thebest: :thebest:
It looks like this guy was appointed by the Deputy Attorney General, not Jeff Sessions, which makes all the difference in the world. He seems like a good choice, once he resigns from his private firm.
[QUOTE=IKTM;52242100]So is this a good thing, or...?[/QUOTE]
like to everything these days; kinda. he was the fbi director under bush and obama before his term expired but he also apparently worked for the firm that represents some of trump's family businesses as pointed out above so who knows. it does seem shocking that its really fucking hard to find someone who hasn't worked for trump at some point especially since he has never been in washington and was pretty smallfish before his run
New Thread Worthy?
[url]http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/flynn-manafort-are-key-figures-russia-probe-mueller-will-lead-n761256[/url]
[B][U]Flynn, Manafort Are Key Figures In Russia Probe Mueller Will Lead[/U][/B]
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Former Trump aides Michael Flynn and Paul Manafort have emerged as key figures in the FBI's investigation into Russian campaign interference, which has just been taken over by a special counsel, four law enforcement officials told NBC News.
Officials say multiple grand jury subpoenas and records requests have been issued in connection with the two men during the past six months in the ongoing probe into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russian attempts to influence the election, an inquiry that will now be overseen by former FBI Director Robert Mueller.
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