Democrats poised to press Mueller to answer questions about Trump that go beyond Russia report
Democrats are hoping that Mueller's public testimony will finally lead to the tidal wave of opposition to President Trump that the initial release of the Russia report failed to create.Tom Williams | CQ Roll Call | Getty Images
But the tight-lipped, famously disciplined former FBI director has already made clear that he has no desire to venture beyond the 448 pages of his Russia report when he speaks to Congress. And that poses a challenge for Democrats, whobut also want to push him to speak more broadly. NBC News, citing Mueller's spokesman, reported that he will give an opening statement to the committee members and will be accompanied by Aaron Zebley, his deputy special counsel.
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