There’s a lot of scuttlebutt about a report that Trump is considering firing Special Counsel Mueller.
Trump is "considering perhaps terminating" the special counsel Robert Mueller, "he is weighing that option" @ChrisRuddyNMX to @JudyWoodruff
— Sara Just (@sarajust) June 12, 2017
Watch below:
Chris Ruddy to @JudyWoodruff: President Trump is considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller, who he considered for another position. pic.twitter.com/X4IIHlh8at
— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) June 12, 2017
More from the Hill:
A friend of President Trump said Monday that Trump is considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading the FBI investigation into potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.
“I think he’s considering perhaps terminating the special counsel,” Chris Ruddy told PBS’ Judy Woodruff on “PBS NewsHour.”
“I think he’s weighing that option.”
“I personally think it would be a very significant mistake,” Ruddy continued, “even though I don’t think there’s a justification … for a special counsel.”
Ruddy said there are several conflicts that could arise with Mueller as special counsel, including the fact that his former law firm represents members of Trump’s family and that Mueller interviewed for the position of FBI Director after Trump fired James Comey.
People are basically freaking out, because it would look pretty bad for him if he did.
If President fired Bob Mueller, Congress would immediately re-establish independent counsel and appoint Bob Mueller. Don't waste our time.
— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) June 12, 2017
I can’t imagine anyone, even ardent Trump supporters believe this is a good idea. Let the investigation run its course – if there’s nothing there, Trump will look like a hero and he can lord it over his critics…
UPDATE:
Source close to Trump says the president "is being advised by many people" NOT to fire special prosecutor Robert Mueller.
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) June 12, 2017
Uhm yeah, they better. But will he listen?