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July 25, 2019

Robert Mueller Tells Congress His Report Did Not Exonerate Trump
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Special counsel Robert Mueller testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday for
the first time about his investigation into Russian interference in the
2016 presidential elections. Over seven hours of hearings, Mueller
stressed to the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees that despite
Donald Trump's claims, he had not exonerated the president of
obstruction of justice. This is House Judiciary Chair Jerrold Nadler
questioning Mueller.

Rep. Jerrold Nadler: "So, the report did not conclude that he did not
commit obstruction of justice. Is that correct?"

Robert Mueller: "That is correct."

Rep. Jerrold Nadler: "And what about total exoneration? Did you actually
totally exonerate the president?"

Robert Mueller: "No."

Rep. Jerrold Nadler: "Now, in fact, your report expressly states that it
does not exonerate the president."

Robert Mueller: "It does."

We'll have more on Robert Mueller's congressional testimony later in the
broadcast with Ryan Grim, D.C. bureau chief for The Intercept.


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