There were two main conclusions of the Mueller report:
1. Russia interfered extensively in the 2016 election in favor of Donald Trump, even though it could not be proven that Mr. Trump or his team actively cooperated (“colluded”) with Russia. Vladimir Putin had plenty of reasons to interfere for his own benefit, with a score to settle with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and a pro-Russian stance from Mr. Trump.
2. Mr. Trump tried his hardest (and tried to get his staff to do the same) to quash the Mueller investigation. No obstruction? Mr. Trump later ranted about the Mueller report testimony (which he referred to as “lies” and “fake news”), except for the “no collusion” part. The testimony showing Mr. Trump’s dishonest character and deviousness was damning. And take note: These were Mr. Trump’s own people (lawyers, associates, appointees) testifying, but more important, under oath. What insight into Mr. Trump’s pitiful character.
It is sad that Trump Republicans (including the PG editorial board) want to just move on and give Mr. Trump a pass.
Hopefully Congress will work hard to secure the 2020 election in spite of Mr. Trump. Did Mr. Trump ever repudiate his belief in Mr. Putin’s “no interference” claim?
LEO FATUR
Mt. Lebanon
