Congress weighing plan to block Trump from firing Mueller

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Congress weighing plan to block Trump from firing Mueller

By Matthew Schofield

July 27, 2017 6:05 PM
WASHINGTON


As Washington whispers about a constitutional crisis, Republican and Democratic senators are working together to craft a measure that would block President Donald Trump from being able to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller, or any other independent counsel looking into any president or his administration.

Members of Congress have warned that getting rid of Mueller would be "a step too far" and "the beginning of the end" of a Trump presidency. But constitutional scholars warn that Congress could have a tough time trying to veto Trump’s action.

Lawmakers are concerned that after the president’s recent blasts at Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Trump could replace one of his longest-term supporters with someone willing to dismiss Mueller. Sessions has recused himself from the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and possible collusion with Trump’s campaign. Firing Mueller would violate that recusal.

Despite Trump labeling the investigation as a "witch hunt,” Mueller remains highly respected in Congress.

While still under-construction, the Senate plan to block Trump from firing Mueller has bipartisan support.


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