The president had previously said he would leave that decision to Attorney General William P. Barr, who has said he has no problem with an appearance by the special counsel.
By John Wagner John Wagner National reporter leading The Post's breaking political news team Email Bio Follow May 24 at 9:43 AM President Trump sharply questioned Friday why Democrats want special counsel Robert S. Mueller III to testify before Congress, a shift in posture from earlier this month when he said he would let Attorney General William P. Barr decide if Mueller should appear.
I don’t know why the Radical Left Democrats want Bob Mueller to testify when he just issued a 40 Million Dollar Report that states, loud & clear & for all to hear, No Collusion and No Obstruction Dems are just looking for trouble and a Do-Over! During a television appearance Thursday night, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said Mueller told him he is willing to make a public opening statement but wants to offer most of his testimony behind closed doors.
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