Trump's lawyers really DO NOT want Mueller to interview him face-to-face:

[DetlefK]

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/initial-talks-underway-about-trump-interview-mueller-russia-probe-n835506

Lawyers for Trump have been discussing with FBI investigators a possible interview by the special counsel with the president as part of the inquiry into whether Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 election.

The discussions were described by one person with direct knowledge as preliminary and ongoing. Trump’s legal team is seeking clarification on whether the president would be interviewed directly by Mueller, as well as the legal standard for when a president can be interviewed, the location of a possible interview, the topics and the duration. But the president’s team is also seeking potential compromises that could avoid an interview altogether, two of those interviewed told NBC News.

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In addition to the possibility of suggesting the president submit written responses in place of an interview, a second person familiar with the president’s legal strategy said another possibility being contemplated was an affidavit signed by the president affirming he was innocent of any wrongdoing and denying any collusion.



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Next time the cops interrogate you, just offer them a written statement wherein you assure them that you're innocent. That should do the trick.

[Wounded Bear]

1. Of course not...

He'd be

[global1]

2. Imagine The Bald Face Lying By Trump....

if he had a sit-down interview with Mueller.

[hvn_nbr_2]

10. He'll create a new metric: "felonies per minute"

A skilled investigator will have Trump making up lies to cover his lies, and then more lies to cover his lie-covering lies.

I'd suggest that his lawyers wear their brown pants to the interview.

[steventh]

22. felonies per minute lol

Thanks for giving me a laugh out loud moment. I needed that.

[maddiemom]

19. Surely he'd want Pence beside him.

[kentuck]

3. I think Bill Clinton set the precedent....

when he testified over a closed circuit TV? For four hours. They should ask no more or no less from Trump.

[Chasstev365]

27. Oh come on! You know presidents testifying is only for Democrats!

Trump will find a way out the Republicans will support him!

[ksoze]

4. To be fair, no lawyer would want anyone to do that

Guilty or not, on the record testimony taken from the best prosecutors in the land would be dicey for the most honest person in the world.

[dchill]

5. "Believe me - there was no callusian!!!...

definately no callusian!!!"

"That I can tell you!"

Televised signing ceremony ensues.

[YessirAtsaFact]

6. The odds that Trump will perjure himself

In this situation are very high.

Mueller will repeatedly put him in a situations where he can admit something incriminating, take the 5th or lie.

Cheeto man’s first instinct is to lie.

[getagrip_already]

23. he'd probably say..

He never met putin, and had no dealings with russians. he'd call it fake news after he turned down the picture of putin and he shaking hands......

[nocoincidences]

7. Can you imagine what a farce that would be.

First, he would grab Mueller's hand, pull it into him, and try to extend the handshake like he's got him trapped. After that we would see Trump leaning over the table putting on his best intimidating face, then trying to get up and pace behind Mueller to loom over him, trying to ignore anything he doesn't want to respond to, going off into one of his monologues with no content whatsoever, and finally trying to just get up and leave the room like he does at press conferences when asked something he doesn't want to address.

Oh please, let them televise this Live, it would become an instant classic!

[erronis]

16. And I'm sure in that close handshake, there would be a whisper from the POSTUS to the SOC

Hey Robbie - I've always liked you. Whatcha say we go have a little lunch before this interview. D'ya like cheeze-burggers? I've got a special salt that vlad sent me - really spicey!

[Sophia4]

21. Good description of Trump.

[Bayard]

8. If he's subpoenaed

How can he get out of it? And if he is dragged in, kicking and screaming, will he plead the 5th?

[Thomas Hurt]

9. of course, they have a pathological liar for a client....

Trump couldn't get through an interview/deposition without lying through his teeth.

[PJMcK]

11. Robert Mueller should remind Trump...

...to bring his reading glasses to the interview. Just in case.

[Gothmog]

12. Trump's lawyers know that Trump is guilty

[LonePirate]

13. He comes off as a bumbling idiot when Faux tosses him softballs. Mueller will bring him to tears.

I support whatever method speeds up the process of putting 45 in handcuffs.

[procon]

14. Does this mean that he has been officially notified that Mueller will interview him?

If true then he can't claim he isn't under investigation.

[getagrip_already]

24. it likely won't be muehler himself...

but a team of his prosecutors. Muehler won't show up, further infuriating trump.

If there are reports that trumps lawyers are negotiating, then a formal request has likely been made. Why negotiate something that hasn't been asked yet?

Just my hunch. Oh, and the first 5 questions will be ego soothing softballs. Trump loves to hear compliments. It will open him right up.....

[former9thward]

32. People being interviewed are not necessarily under investigation.

Witnesses and others are interviewed all the time without themselves being the subject of the investigation.

[fescuerescue]

15. Practically speaking

As a universal piece of advice. If a cop wants to interview you, direct him to your lawyer.

That applies to everyone. Even Fake Presidents.

Why? There is no upside. Just downside.

[getagrip_already]

25. yupp... exactly

They are not your friends, and nothing you say will help you. To the contrary, anything you say will be used against you.

So stfu. Excercise your right to remain silent. That cannot be used against you.

[no_hypocrisy]

17. ????

Even if Trump declined to testify, he still has to personally invoke his constitutional right to the Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination. His lawyers can't do that on his behalf.

[maryellen99]

18. Of course they dont

He would spill his guts and confess-he’s that dumb.

[GusBob]

20. I am imagining Cruise v Nicholson in "A Few Good Men"

it wouldn't be hard to needle the Dotard

[getagrip_already]

26. or capt queg (humphrey bogart)....

In the Caine Mutiny.

Much closer to reality.

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[exboyfil]

28. If he puts up the 5th wall

I wonder if he could be goaded by saying both Clinton's were willing to answer all questions for hours and hours. What are you afraid of Mr. Trump? Are you a coward?

[EricMaundry]

29. I can see why

Trump is a habitual liar. Quickest way to a handcuffed perp walk with the FBI is to lie to them.

[Raven123]

30. A signed affidavit? Sure, right after he releases signed tax returns!

[ChicagoRonin]

31. If you want a preview of things to come . . .

Check out this clip of Trump giving a deposition[link:

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[The Velveteen Ocelot]

33. I can't imagine any lawyer who ever had Trump as a client

wanting Trump to talk to Mueller and his team directly, because Trump thinks he's smarter than everyone else and capable of outwitting the investigation's lawyers - which, of course, he is not. He will dig his own legal grave with his own tongue, and they know that.