I freely admit that I'm totally ignorant of the laws that govern things like this BUT

[The_REAL_Ecumenist]

in the event that Mueller's Investigation is defunded, is there any restriction on crowdfunding finances to make certain that the investigation continues? IOW, are there ANY CONSTITUTIONAL LAWYERS in the house? TAKE YOUR TIME, because I'LL definitely wait...

[dawg day]

1. or can Congress fund it?

Or hire him?

[marybourg]

2. Yes, there are restrictions

on government accepting private funds to carry out governmental activities,

[2naSalit]

3. The House will deal with that.

For instance, they can call Mueller to report to them and if defunding happens, both cheato and his minion are guilty beyond a doubt of obstruction... that's what I just heard on Last Word.

[regnaD kciN]

4. No way...

...if Whitaker cuts off Mueller’s budget, they would have to stop work. To rely on crowdfunding instead of government salary would mean his staff was “volunteering” their time…which is strictly forbidden under union-negotiated government contracts.