The Mueller report landed in a stridently divided America: one side convinced Trump acted improperly, the other adamant that the investigation was a politically driven farce
CLEARWATER, Florida/LAS VEGAS - After months as volunteer activists demanding that President Donald Trump be impeached, Eileen and Michael O’Brien sat on their couch on Thursday, cracked open a laptop and began to read the 448-page special counsel report that liberals have dreamed would make impeachment a reality.
The release of the long-anticipated report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller on his inquiry into Russia’s role in the 2016 election landed in a stridently divided America: one side convinced Trump acted improperly, the other adamant that the investigation was a politically driven farce. “The White House is going to put out their own version of things, which is basically fish wrapper,” said Michael O’Brien, formerly a service technician who now works on houses. His wife, who a day earlier delivered a can of “impeaches” peaches to a lawmaker, looked up with a quizzical expression.Lee Mueller and his wife, Michele Mueller, no relation to Robert Mueller, also paused their Thursday to read through the special counsel’s report.
Among those familiar with Barr’s summary, only 9 percent said it had changed their thinking about Trump’s ties to Russia, the poll found. “Nobody on our side is going to change,” the Republican president of the local Tampa Bay Trump Club said in a phone interview, adding that liberals will grow tired of hearing predictions about Trump’s downfall that never materialize. “We stay focused on the issues. How do we stop socialism? How do we protect our borders?”For the most invested, though, Mueller’s report offered hope for further investigation, but by Democrats in Congress this time.
In Florida, Margo Hammond, 69, who considers herself an independent voter, gleaned highlights by toggling through the coverage of MSNBC, CNN and Fox News. She was unimpressed with Barr.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Mueller report live updates: Justice Department releases nearly 400-page Mueller reportAG William Barr has transmitted a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's highly anticipated report, making public for the first time substantial portions of the nearly 400-page document.
Consulte Mais informação »
Mueller report highlights: Read the top moments from the 448-page reportRep. Adam Schiff responds to Mueller report: 'Whether these acts are criminal or not, whether the obstruction of justice was criminal or not...they are unquestionably dishonest, unethical, immoral and unpatriotic and should be condemned by every American.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Mueller report live updates: Justice Department set to release nearly 400-page reportOn special counsel Mueller's absence at presser, AG Barr says: “It’s not [his report], it’s a report he did for me as the attorney general...I’m here to discuss my response to the report.”
Consulte Mais informação »
If the Mueller report exonerates Trump, why write a 'counter-report'?Trump said the Mueller report 'could not have been better' and led to his 'total exoneration.' So why are his lawyers writing a 'counter-report'?
Consulte Mais informação »
Deputy AG Rosenstein rebuts Democrats’ suggestion that Barr is misleading with Mueller reportDeputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defended the Justice Department’s handling of the special counsel’s still-secret report, saying Attorney General William Barr is “being as forthcoming as he can” about his process for redacting and releasing the roughly 400-page document.
Consulte Mais informação »
Poll shows rebound in Trump’s job approval after release of Mueller report summaryA new Gallup survey found 45 percent of Americans approve of the president’s performance, matching two previous highs.
Consulte Mais informação »