THE NOTE: Trump vs. Fauci eclipses Trump vs. Biden.
released his first public statement in over a year this weekend, defending his prosecution of Roger Stone after President Trump commuted the sentence of his longtime friend. Now it seems Republicans in the Senate are gearing up to keep Mueller in the headlines and find new avenues for him to testify and further speak about his work.
In this file photo taken on July 24, 2019 former Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller testifies before Congress in Washington, DC. In this file photo taken on July 24, 2019 former Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller testifies before Congress in Washington, DC."The Russia investigation was of paramount importance. Stone was prosecuted and convicted because he committed federal crimes. He remains a convicted felon, and rightly so,""The jury ultimately convicted Stone of obstruction of a congressional investigation, five counts of making false statements to Congress and tampering with a witness.
"I think anyone who cares about the rule of law in this country is nauseated by the fact that the president has commuted the sentence of someone who willfully lied to Congress, covered up for the president, intimidated witnesses, obstructed the investigation," Chairman of the House Intelligence CommitteeAs it turns out, a handful of Republican leaders seemed sickened with the news.Senator Pat Toomey, R-Pa.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., made clear this weekend he is working with his Democratic counterparts to bring Mueller to testify before them soon. He may be looking for a chance to grill and even try to embarrass Mueller, but the move could keep it all buzzing before Election Day.
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