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Byron York: Is Robert Mueller conflicted in Trump probe?

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Byron York: Is Robert Mueller conflicted in Trump probe?

Fired FBI Director James Comey has emerged as the main figure in what some Democrats believe will be an obstruction of justice case against President Trump in the Trump-Russia matter. Comey's stories of conversations with the president, plus the fact that he was fired, ostensibly as a result of the Russia probe, make him potentially the star witness in the case.

Which brings up an intriguing legal question. Comey is a good friend of special counsel Robert Mueller — such a good friend, for about 15 years now, that the two men have been described as "brothers in arms." Their work together during the controversies over Bush-era terrorist surveillance has been characterized as "deepening a friendship forged in the crucible of the highest levels of the national security apparatus after the 9/11 attacks," after which the men became "close partners and close allies throughout the years ahead."


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Now Mueller is investigating the Trump-Russia affair, in which, if the increasing buzz in the case is correct, allegations of obstruction against the president will be central. And central to those allegations — the key witness — will be the prosecutor's good friend, the now-aggrieved former FBI director.
Is that a conflict? Should a prosecutor pursue a case in which the star witness is a close friend? And when the friend is not only a witness but also arguably a victim — of firing — by the target of the investigation? And when the prosecutor might also be called on to investigate some of his friend's actions? The case would be difficult enough even without the complicating friendship.
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York makes a great point.

Comey now has his bestest buddy in the whole wide world leading the investigation of Trump and Comey at the same time.

Hmmm, I wonder which way Mueller will lean.
 
As in nearly all other instances, when the headline is a question, the answer is "no."

Anyway, I agree with Newt Gingrich's assessment: "Robert Mueller is superb choice to be special counsel. His reputation is impeccable for honesty and integrity. Media should now calm down."
 
Harshaw said:
The answers to the question here will break down partisan lines.
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Not in my case. If Mueller is an honorable man, he will do an honorable job irrespective of Comey being his bestie.
 
Jason Chaffetz is definitely in the right here: "Mueller is a great selection. Impeccable credentials. Should be widely accepted."
 
Barbara Comstock is also making a lot of sense with regards to the appointment of Mueller: "Right thing to do and the right choice."
 
Carlos Curbelo is also one who makes a good case:

After the announcement that Robert Mueller would actually be appointed to the job of special counsel, he changed his tune.

“This is something every American should be celebrating today,” he told MSNBC. “This will get us many steps closer to the truth.”

He celebrated the appointment of Mueller as someone with bipartisan respect.
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John McCain? A wise man: "Robert Mueller is a great choice for special counsel- confident he'll fully investigate all aspects of Russia’s interference in our election."
 
Peter J. Roskam has the right thinking: he called Mueller “a man of the utmost integrity.”
 
And let's not forget Darrell Issa, who called Mueller “somebody we all trust.”
 
“I’m fine with [the appointment of Mueller],” said Bill Flores.
 
Mark Meadows, pro-Trump House Freedom Caucus member, has a point: the appointment of Mueller is “a prudent move, and it certainly means that the administration is taking it seriously.”
 
The office of Paul Ryan issued a smart statement in response to the appointment of Mueller:

“My priority has been to ensure thorough and independent investigations are allowed to follow the facts wherever they may lead. That is what we’ve been doing here in the House. The addition of Robert Mueller as special counsel is consistent with this goal, and I welcome his role at the Department of Justice. The important ongoing bipartisan investigation in the House will also continue.”
 
Richard Burr can't complain. The appointment of Mueller is “a positive development.”
 
Cardinal said:
As in nearly all other instances, when the headline is a question, the answer is "no."

Anyway, I agree with Newt Gingrich's assessment: "Robert Mueller is superb choice to be special counsel. His reputation is impeccable for honesty and integrity. Media should now calm down."
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The Trump pillow biters can't understand why this is necessary. They never will. Even if Trump ends up getting impeached.

Cue it up...

But, but Hillary. But, but Obama.
 
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nota bene said:
Not in my case. If Mueller is an honorable man, he will do an honorable job irrespective of Comey being his bestie.
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Not everyone is partisan.
 
nota bene said:
That's true. And I hope that Meuller is not.
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I don't have any reason to think he is. But you'll notice that the DP responses are kind of lining up as I said they would . . .
 
Cardinal said:
As in nearly all other instances, when the headline is a question, the answer is "no."

Anyway, I agree with Newt Gingrich's assessment: "Robert Mueller is superb choice to be special counsel. His reputation is impeccable for honesty and integrity. Media should now calm down."
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Cardinal said:
Jason Chaffetz is definitely in the right here: "Mueller is a great selection. Impeccable credentials. Should be widely accepted."
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Cardinal said:
Barbara Comstock is also making a lot of sense with regards to the appointment of Mueller: "Right thing to do and the right choice."
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Cardinal said:
Carlos Curbelo is also one who makes a good case:
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Cardinal said:
John McCain? A wise man: "Robert Mueller is a great choice for special counsel- confident he'll fully investigate all aspects of Russia’s interference in our election."
Click to expand...

Cardinal said:
Peter J. Roskam has the right thinking: he called Mueller “a man of the utmost integrity.”
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Cardinal said:
And let's not forget Darrell Issa, who called Mueller “somebody we all trust.”
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Cardinal said:
“I’m fine with [the appointment of Mueller],” said Bill Flores.
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Cardinal said:
Mark Meadows, pro-Trump House Freedom Caucus member, has a point: the appointment of Mueller is “a prudent move, and it certainly means that the administration is taking it seriously.”
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Cardinal said:
The office of Paul Ryan issued a smart statement in response to the appointment of Mueller:

“My priority has been to ensure thorough and independent investigations are allowed to follow the facts wherever they may lead. That is what we’ve been doing here in the House. The addition of Robert Mueller as special counsel is consistent with this goal, and I welcome his role at the Department of Justice. The important ongoing bipartisan investigation in the House will also continue.”
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Cardinal said:
Richard Burr can't complain. The appointment of Mueller is “a positive development.”
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I sense a pattern here.
 
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