Economist Podcasts Collusion elusion: the Mueller report
Mar 25, 2019
James Astill, Washington correspondent for The Economist, dives into the fallout from the Mueller report regarding President Trump, exploring its potential impact on the political landscape. He discusses how the report's findings—or lack thereof—reshaped the Democrats' strategies in Congress. The conversation shifts to Greece, analyzing the Syriza party's promises and its current struggles amidst economic pressures and a looming election, offering insights into the evolving political dynamics under Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
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No Collusion
- The Mueller report concluded there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
- This offers some relief, as it avoids a potential crisis of American political institutions.
Obstruction of Justice Question
- While the Mueller report clears Trump of collusion, it doesn't exonerate him on obstruction of justice.
- The Attorney General's decision not to pursue obstruction charges is controversial.
No Cunning Conspiracy
- The Mueller report debunks some outlandish rumors about Trump and Putin.
- It confirms some level of contact but concludes there wasn't a deliberate conspiracy.