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Mueller and Starr Compared

06 Friday Apr 2018

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This article, from TIME, compares the methods of Special Counsel Robert Mueller to those of former Independent Counsel Ken Starr. Starr was charged with investigating the Clinton-Whitewater real estate scandal, and released a report which eventually lead to President Clinton’s impeachment. Notably, however, the report was not centered around Whitewater, but rather the lie Clinton told to cover up his affair with Monica Lewinsky. Unlike Starr, TIME notes, Mueller is remaining focused on his task — the investigation of Russian collusion.

It would be easy for Mueller to become distracted with all the stories of Trump’s sordid acts floating around; such as those surrounding Stormy Daniels. But those of us in the audience should be glad that Mueller has remained focused. Though nailing Trump with some ignoble deed may be enough to lower his public esteem and get him impeached, we should want more. We should want the whole truth.

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Mueller Subpoenas the Trump Organization

16 Friday Mar 2018

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Special Counsel Mueller has subpoenaed the Trump Organization for business documents. The subpoena is seeking documents related to Russia from the time before Trump ran for office. This is the first time President Trump’s business records have been subpoenaed, and marks an evolution in Mueller’s investigation.

Trump has previously stated that he would “draw a line” before he allowed his and his family’s records to be subpoenaed. Though Trump’s business records are not quite his personal records, they do bring the investigation closer to his private affairs. Mueller’s willingness to hone in on Trump indicates at least a reasonable belief that he will find documents related to Russia, and, considering the fragility of the situation, could mean an even greater suspicion.

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