The Daily Coordination: Not Established. Obstruction: More Complicated.
Mar 25, 2019
Maggie Haberman, White House correspondent for the New York Times, teams up with fellow reporter Michael S. Schmidt to dissect the complexities of the Mueller report. They delve into the absence of coordinated collusion with Russia while unraveling a tangled web of obstruction claims. Key figures faced various legal challenges, yet none were charged with conspiracy. The discussion also explores the political fallout and the essential role of journalism in uncovering the truth during this tumultuous period in American politics.
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No Collusion
- The Mueller report found no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
- The Trump campaign was "collusion curious," open to contacts, but didn't coordinate.
Obstruction of Justice: A Murky Area
- The Mueller report's findings on obstruction of justice are more complex than those on collusion.
- Mueller didn't reach a determination on obstruction, leaving it to Attorney General Barr.
Trump's Intent: A Key Factor
- Mueller's decision not to weigh in on obstruction stems from difficulty in determining Trump's intent.
- Trump never interviewed with investigators, making intent harder to establish.