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Do you think the Mueller report will be released to the public?

Do you think the Mueller report will be released to the public?

  • Yes, it will be released with minimal redactions and soon

  • It will be released but with heavy redactions and it will take months

  • It will never see the light of day.


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Twilight Hue

Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Mueller report released to the public?

I doubt there's that much black marker ink in stock.
 

Shadow Wolf

Certified People sTabber
Eventually it will. I don't know how many redactions or a time line though, though I suspect after Trump's presidency may be a viable prediction.
 

Kenny

Face to face with my Father
Premium Member
I think that it will be released to the public consistent with the law.
Can't vote because your selections are non-specific.
Agreed.

The fact that there are no more charges, IMV, means that it doesn't matter what is released. It was a fishing expedition and all they caught was catfish.
 

whirlingmerc

Well-Known Member
And why do you think so?
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Watchmen

Well-Known Member
Premium Member
Agreed.

The fact that there are no more charges, IMV, means that it doesn't matter what is released. It was a fishing expedition and all they caught was catfish.
I like catfish. Preferably fried.
 

9-10ths_Penguin

1/10 Subway Stalinist
Premium Member
Do you believe the law requires the report to be released?
From what I understand, the law requires the report to be provided if it's subpoenaed and wouldn't prevent it from being released if it was, and people with the power to subpoena it have said they intend to subpoena and release it.
 

Shaul

Well-Known Member
Premium Member
From what I understand, the law requires the report to be provided if it's subpoenaed and wouldn't prevent it from being released if it was, and people with the power to subpoena it have said they intend to subpoena and release it.
There are limits to Congress’ subpoena authority. They can not subpoena things covered by Executive Privilege, classified material, nor contrary to the Special Counsel legislation. Any part of the report they don’t have authority to subpoena would be redacted. They could sue in court, but that would be a long drawn out process and by no means can the results be predicted.
 

Subduction Zone

Veteran Member
There are limits to Congress’ subpoena authority. They can not subpoena things covered by Executive Privilege, classified material, nor contrary to the Special Counsel legislation. Any part of the report they don’t have authority to subpoena would be redacted. They could sue in court, but that would be a long drawn out process and by no means can the results be predicted.

They may be able to subpoena Mueller to testify. If Trump tries to claim "executive privilege" that could be quickly negated by such a subpoena.

Also I have not seen a case like this where there were not leaks. I would be more than willing to bet that if Trump tries to claim executive privilege that there will be leaks.
 

Shaul

Well-Known Member
Premium Member
They may be able to subpoena Mueller to testify. If Trump tries to claim "executive privilege" that could be quickly negated by such a subpoena.

Also I have not seen a case like this where there were not leaks. I would be more than willing to bet that if Trump tries to claim executive privilege that there will be leaks.
No, it wouldn’t. Mueller would be under direction from the Executive Branch to not disclose anything covered by the things I mentioned. It would isn’t a matter of President Trump. It is a matter of precedent. Congress can not violate Executive Privilege via subpoena.
 

Subduction Zone

Veteran Member
No, it wouldn’t. Mueller would be under direction from the Executive Branch to not disclose anything covered by the things I mentioned. It would isn’t a matter of President Trump. It is a matter of precedent. Congress can not violate Executive Privilege via subpoena.


I would like to hear a lawyer's opinion. Especially one that specialized in that sort of law. But you know that if Trump abused executive privilege in such a manner that would all but guarantee the release of condemning information through leaks. In fact such an act might qualify as obstruction itself. It is going to be interesting to see what tRump does next.
 
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