Trump and Putin discussed outcome of Mueller probe as part of hourlong phone conversation
Source: Washington Post
President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone for more than an hour Friday about topics including the outcome of special counsel Robert S. Mueller IIIs investigation into Russias 2016 election interference, the White House said. The two touched very, very briefly on Muellers findings, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters.
It was discussed, essentially in the context that its over, and there was no collusion, which Im pretty sure both leaders were very well aware of long before this call took place, Sanders told reporters at the White House.
Sanders said most of the conversation was devoted to other topics, including nuclear agreements between the two nations, Trumps efforts to denuclearize North Korea, trade and the unrest in Venezuela. Sanders characterized the phone call as overall a very positive conversation.
Muellers report concluded that the Russian government interfered in the 2016 presidential election in sweeping and systematic fashion. The interference included both a social media campaign that favored Trump and disparaged Democrat Hillary Clinton, and the hacking of computers maintained by allies of Clinton and the subsequent releases of stolen documents.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-and-putin-discussed-outcome-of-mueller-probe-as-part-of-hour-long-phone-conversation-white-house-says/2019/05/03/77c5e98c-6d94-11e9-be3a-33217240a539_story.html
Full title: Trump and Putin discussed outcome of Mueller probe as part of hourlong phone conversation, White House says
Original article -
May 3 at 12:45 PM
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin very, very briefly touched on the special counsels findings during a call Friday morning, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said.
It was discussed, essentially in the context that its over and there was no collusion, which Im pretty sure both leaders were very well aware of long before this call took place, Sanders told reporters at the White House.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2019/05/03/trump-and-putin-discussed-outcome-of-mueller-probe-as-part-of-hourlong-phone-conversation-white-house-says/?utm_term=.744450033ae1
Funtatlaguy
(10,862 posts)dalton99a
(81,404 posts)and the next hour was spent drilling the concept into his thick skull
Leghorn21
(13,523 posts)fealty to him? Because this makes lil donnie look so weak, while making Putin look like THE MAN, eh?
I wonder what Mr. Mueller & Co think about this chat...
BumRushDaShow
(128,509 posts)It's up to Congress now. Just add it to the pile of evidence that they have been trying to claw out of DOJ's hands.
Leghorn21
(13,523 posts)dis will somehow prod Mr. Mueller a little further towards testifying publicly about his report...I dont think its his nature to WANT to do that, but we kinda NEED him to, ASAP!!
BumRushDaShow
(128,509 posts)but I expect all parties are very keenly aware that how they proceed from this point on may have to be unprecedented because the level of extreme partisanship within what is left of the GOP and lack of any honor whatsoever among those who have succumbed to this mess, will require thinking of steps to deal with the short term AND those needed for the long game.
They need to bring in some of the best legal minds - and not just the ones who have been dutifully serving as pundits (including the Watergate-experienced ones).
Leghorn21
(13,523 posts)breathing altogether, waiting for confirmation!!! - but Im chill now, and glad to see you are confident he will testify -
Thanks also for your excellent take on how this will be playing out -
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)Iliyah
(25,111 posts)Putin.
still_one
(92,061 posts)iluvtennis
(19,835 posts)durablend
(7,455 posts)"I'LL JUST KEEP BREAKING LAWS...NOT AS IF ANYONE'S GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT ANYWAY!"
iluvtennis
(19,835 posts)emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)Putin is a murderer. He is the head of a corrupt government that sows discord here and throughout Europe, wants to install puppets all over the globe, and is doing so.
They are an enemy of their own people.
This call is more collusion.
forgotmylogin
(7,520 posts)Show us on the doll where the bad Russian man touched you, Donnie.
iscooterliberally
(2,860 posts)struggle4progress
(118,236 posts)Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)BumRushDaShow
(128,509 posts)(P.S. every time I see those names I think of you saying that and almost want to post it on your behalf)
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)Seriously there is something very unholy about this. Why on earth would he be discussing domestic issues with Satan himself? We are in big, big trouble here.
htuttle
(23,738 posts)Very revealing, indeed.
BumRushDaShow
(128,509 posts)Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)How the heck this happened, I don't know. That he got off. Shouldn't have happened. Should NOT have happened. Look at what Nixon did, at what Bill Clinton did, compared to Trump and his family.
BumRushDaShow
(128,509 posts)They haven't even had the equivalent of the "Watergate Hearings" yet (which happened before they even considered an impeachment inquiry and hearings for Nixon).
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)While he doesn't exonerate Trump, he examined the evidence and said there's not enough evidence for an indictment so that htere's a reasonable expectation of a guilty finding.
I don't see Congress having the time to pursue that line, to find more evidence, while also pursuing obstruction evidence.
But we'll see.
DeminPennswoods
(15,265 posts)"if Trump isn't a Russian (witting or otherwise) agent, how would you know?"
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(107,757 posts)This will come back to haunt you dotard.
UpInArms
(51,280 posts)tRump, too ...
What a bunch of shit
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