Was Robert Mueller fired by Donald Trump?
President Donald Trump reportedly ordered the firing of Special Counsel Robert Mueller in June. Had the firing been executed, Mueller would have become the second person in charge of the Russia investigation to be fired by the president following the ouster of former FBI Director James Comey last May.
What happened to Robert Mueller?
FBI Director Robert Mueller speaks during a news conference at the FBI headquarters June 25, 2008 in Washington, DC. The news conference was to mark the fifth anniversary of Innocence Lost initiative. Getty Images North America President Donald Trump reportedly ordered the firing of Special Counsel Robert Mueller in June.
How much does it cost to join a Trump Golf Club?
The hefty fees members are required to pay at Trump golf properties have caused issues in the past. The one-time initiation fee, which does not include the annual fee, can range anywhere from $14,000 to $450,000 per person, depending on the club location. And Trump reportedly pockets a large amount of this sum—even as president.
Why did Trump claim that Mueller had a conflict with Mueller?
Trump also claimed that Mueller had a conflict because the two men had a “very nasty & contentious business relationship” regarding Mueller’s membership fees at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. Through a spokesman, Mueller has denied that there was a dispute.
When did Mueller inform the club that he would no longer be a member?
According to the report, Mueller informed the club in a letter on Oct. 12, 2011, that he would no longer be a member. The letter “noted that ‘we live in the District and find that we are unable to make full use of the Club’ and that inquired ‘whether we would be entitled to a refund of a portion of our initial membership fee,’ which was paid in 1994,” the report said.
Where is the Trump National Golf Club?
The Mueller report also details correspondence between the Mueller family and officials at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. Far from being a “nasty” and “contentious” dispute over membership fees, as the president has repeatedly suggested, the correspondence indicates a routine and drama-free departure from the club.
Did Mueller represent Trump?
Justice Department spokeswoman Sarah Isgur Flores noted that Mueller himself was not involved in representing Kushner, Manafort or Ivanka Trump. “Mr. Mueller is permitted to participate in matters involving his former firm’s clients so long as he has no confidential information about the client and did not participate in the representation,” she said.
When did Sarah Sanders meet with Mueller?
In an interview on June 15, 2017 , White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders was asked about the meeting between Trump and Mueller. She said it was her understanding that it was a job interview on the day before Mueller was named as special counsel, though she wasn’t aware of whether it was for acting or permanent FBI director. Sanders did not answer the question about why the administration hadn’t mentioned him as a possible candidate, as it did with others.
Did Mueller have conflicts of interest?
According to the report, in the days after Mueller was appointed special counsel on May 17, 2017, Trump complained to advisers that Muller had conflicts of interest. Trump said those included that “Mueller had interviewed for the FBI Director position shortly before being appointed as Special Counsel, that he had worked for a law firm that represented people affiliated with the President, and that Mueller had disputed certain fees relating to his membership in a Trump golf course in Northern Virginia,” the report reads.
Who was the White House counsel who told the President that the conflicts were not real?
According to the report, the president’s advisers — including then-White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, then-White House counsel Don McGahn and Bannon — “pushed back on his assertion of conflicts, telling the President they did not count as true conflicts.” Bannon told investigators that he “recalled telling the President that the purported conflicts were ‘ridiculous’ and that none of them was real or could come close to justifying precluding Mueller from serving as Special Counsel.”
Why is Mueller saying it would be unfair to Trump to accuse him of a crime?
In his comments, Mueller stressed how it would be unfair to Trump to accuse him of a crime without Trump having a legal venue to clear his name, because he couldn’t go on trial while in office. Mueller even said it’s “prohibited” to seek a sealed indictment of Trump for later on.
What did Trump call the Mueller investigation?
In a tweet, Trump called the Mueller probe a “witch hunt,” a label he has used for two years to suggest that the investigation was unfairly targeting him and would bring him down at any cost.
What did Trump say on the lawn?
Trump said on the White House lawn, “There was no collusion. Read volume one. There was no collusion.” This is a reference to the first volume of Mueller’s report, which focused on Russia.
What did Donald Trump say about Russia?
On the White House lawn, Trump said, “Nobody has been tougher on Russia than me.” He touted his energy policy, which is supportive of oil pipelines and natural gas fracking, his decision to send weapons to Ukraine and the new sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs.
How many lies did Trump spread?
Over a few hours Thursday morning, Trump spread at least 21 lies and falsehoods about the Russia investigation, Mueller’s findings, the cost of the probe, and the legal restrictions that Mueller faced when grappling with the possibility of a President who broke the law. More fact-checking on CNN’s Facts First page.
Did Trump want Robert Mueller to be the FBI director?
Trump later said Mueller “requested” the job and “wanted very badly” to be FBI director again. Trump later tweeted: “Robert Mueller came to the Oval Office (along with other potential candidates) seeking to be named the Director of the FBI. He had already been in that position for 12 years, I told him NO.
Was Mueller's relationship with Comey extraordinary?
Trump later said Mueller’ s “relationship with Comey was extraordinary” and that they were “best friends.”. Facts First: Trump has said many times that Mueller was close friends with Comey, but there isn’t any evidence to support that.
