Barr's summary quotes Mueller's own words with regards to collusion:
"[T]he investigation did not establish that members of the Trump Campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference activities ... the evidence does not establish that the President was involved in an underlying crime related to Russian election interference."
On the matter of obstruction, Barr, Rosenstein, and other top DOJ officials simply affirmed Mueller's conclusion that there wasn't sufficient evidence to indict:
"After reviewing the Special Counsel's final report on these issues; consulting with Department officials, including the Office of Legal Counsel; and applying the principles of federal prosecution that guide our charging decisions, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and I have concluded that the evidence developed during the Special Counsel's investigation is not sufficient to establish that the President committed an obstruction-of-justice offense. Our determination was made without regard to, and is not based on, the constitutional considerations that surround the indictment and criminal prosecution of a sitting president."
Now tell me, if Barr's summary misrepresented Mueller's conclusions, do you really think he (Mueller) would be keeping his mouth? At the very least, I expect that he or other members of his team would have leaked portions of the report that contradict Barr.
Face it, kiddo, but not only has the fat lady sung, but the theater is closed. It's time to lay those dreams of impeachment to rest.
"[T]he investigation did not establish that members of the Trump Campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference activities ... the evidence does not establish that the President was involved in an underlying crime related to Russian election interference."
On the matter of obstruction, Barr, Rosenstein, and other top DOJ officials simply affirmed Mueller's conclusion that there wasn't sufficient evidence to indict:
"After reviewing the Special Counsel's final report on these issues; consulting with Department officials, including the Office of Legal Counsel; and applying the principles of federal prosecution that guide our charging decisions, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and I have concluded that the evidence developed during the Special Counsel's investigation is not sufficient to establish that the President committed an obstruction-of-justice offense. Our determination was made without regard to, and is not based on, the constitutional considerations that surround the indictment and criminal prosecution of a sitting president."
Now tell me, if Barr's summary misrepresented Mueller's conclusions, do you really think he (Mueller) would be keeping his mouth? At the very least, I expect that he or other members of his team would have leaked portions of the report that contradict Barr.
Face it, kiddo, but not only has the fat lady sung, but the theater is closed. It's time to lay those dreams of impeachment to rest.
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