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May 19, 2017

House Democratic Leader Questions Special Counsel's Independence
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On Capitol Hill, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she's
worried the White House could try to influence newly appointed special
counsel Robert Mueller as he investigates possible ties between Trump
officials and Russia.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi: "I'm concerned that Director Mueller will still be
subject to the supervision of the Trump-appointed leadership at the
Justice Department. We must remain vigilant to protect the integrity of
the Mueller investigation. A special prosecutor cannot take the place of
a truly independent outside commission that is completely free from the
Trump administration's meddling."

Mueller was appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, after
Attorney General Jeff Sessions claimed to have recused himself from the
Russia investigation.


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