The Daily The Mueller Report Is Released
Apr 19, 2019
Michael S. Schmidt, a New York Times reporter focused on the Mueller investigation, and Mark Mazzetti, an expert in national security, dive deep into the recently released Mueller report. They discuss the stark findings about Russian election interference and the complex nature of obstruction allegations against President Trump. Insightful analysis unfolds on the president's attempts to control the investigation and the resistance from his aides. The conversation highlights the essential role of journalism in uncovering the truths behind governmental actions.
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Russian Interference and Trump Campaign
- The Mueller report details extensive Russian interference in the 2016 election, including hacking, leaking emails, and social media manipulation.
- The Trump campaign welcomed and benefited from these efforts, but the report found insufficient evidence of a criminal conspiracy.
Collusion vs. Conspiracy
- Collusion is not a legal term.
- The Mueller report focuses on "conspiracy," requiring two parties acting together to break the law, for which there was insufficient evidence regarding the Trump campaign.
Trump's Attempts to Control the Investigation
- Trump aimed to control the Russia investigation through his presidential power.
- He tried to influence officials like Jeff Sessions and the FBI to protect himself.