Barr said that although he and Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein disagreed with some of Mueller's legal theories regarding obstruction, they did accept his 'legal framework' and evaluated the special counsel's evidence in reaching their conclusions.
Attorney General William Barr on Thursday said he disagreed with some of special counsel Robert Mueller's legal theories underlying his investigation of potential obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump in the FBI's Russia probe.
Barr offered an alternative explanation for Trump's behavior during the probe, suggesting he was justifiably angry that the probe was hamstringing his presidency and that his political enemies were exploiting it. He also said "illegal leaks" contributed to the president's ire. "In assessing the President’s actions discussed in the report, it is important to bear in mind the context," Barr said. "President Trump faced an unprecedented situation. As he entered into office, and sought to perform his responsibilities as President, federal agents and prosecutors were scrutinizing his conduct before and after taking office, and the conduct of some of his associates.
While Barr's press conference was going on, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler called for Mueller to testify as soon as possible — and no later than May 23.
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