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kentuck

(111,076 posts) Wed Dec 5, 2018, 06:03 AM Dec 2018

Would Mueller have turned over the Flynn memo to Rosenstein or Whitaker, the new AG?

It has been reported that Rosenstein is still in charge of the investigation.

But, with all the redacted material in the memo, Donald Trump will want to know what is in it? He may demand that Whitaker give him a copy?

Now that the memo has been dropped, the questions are: What is in it?

There seems to be a cat and mouse game being played by Mueller and Trump.

One thing we can probably bet on, if Matt Whitaker received the full memo, Trump has already read it. If so, he will not hesitate to comment on it.

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Would Mueller have turned over the Flynn memo to Rosenstein or Whitaker, the new AG? (Original Post) kentuck Dec 2018 OP

According to Barbara McQuade on Maddow last night Sedona Dec 2018 #1

Hmmm if Whitaker does share it he would be in trouble too. LiberalFighter Dec 2018 #3

CNN panel last night moondust Dec 2018 #2

CNN panel didn't have a clue, I watched them. watoos Dec 2018 #5

As usual PJMcK Dec 2018 #7

I'm Going Way, Way Out On A Limb. Cheviteau Dec 2018 #4

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I think Whittaker has seen the light vlyons Dec 2018 #8

Sedona

(3,769 posts)

1. According to Barbara McQuade on Maddow last night

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Dec 5, 2018, 06:45 AM

Dec 2018

It's likely Whittaker has seen unredacted version. If he's shared it with Individual #1 is a chance at an obstruction charge.
(at 3:30 mark)

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/flynn-s-19-meetings-with-mueller-suggest-a-lot-was-shared-1388944963940

LiberalFighter

(50,856 posts)

3. Hmmm if Whitaker does share it he would be in trouble too.

Reply to Sedona (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 5, 2018, 07:31 AM

Dec 2018

moondust

(19,972 posts)

2. CNN panel last night

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Dec 5, 2018, 07:15 AM

Dec 2018

asked who would get a copy of the unredacted version. They came up with the judge and Flynn's lawyers but didn't go beyond that.

watoos

(7,142 posts)

5. CNN panel didn't have a clue, I watched them.

Reply to moondust (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 5, 2018, 07:42 AM

Dec 2018

If Whitaker wants to see the unredacted version he is entitled to see it, there has been no notice that he has recused himself. MSNBC had qualified guests on, former prosecutors, former federal judges, who were qualified to answer questions. The CNN panel was bush League.

PJMcK

(22,025 posts)

7. As usual

Reply to watoos (Reply #5)

Wed Dec 5, 2018, 08:13 AM

Dec 2018

Far too often, the "experts" don't know much more than the viewers.

Sorry for the early morning snark, but there it is.

Cheviteau

(383 posts)

4. I'm Going Way, Way Out On A Limb.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Dec 5, 2018, 07:31 AM

Dec 2018

Whittaker is in shit up to his eyeballs and knows it. He doesn't want or need any more problems. I don't believe Mueller could hold a gun to Whittaker's head and make him read to un-redacted pre-sentence report on Flynn. I'm guessing Mueller and his staff has read to Riot Act Whittaker, along with letting him know what's in store if he misbehaves. Of course, I could be full of it.

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vlyons

(10,252 posts)

8. I think Whittaker has seen the light

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Dec 5, 2018, 08:45 AM

Dec 2018

He realizes that everything that he does will be highly scrutinized by the Dems in Congress. He has what he wants, so why engage in obvious obstruction that will only result in a heep of big trouble? It's easier, and safer, to just let Rosenberg be on the hot seat. Given that his job is only temporary, he conned Trump into appointing him, play it safe and screw Trump.

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