Trump team expects Mueller interview request

[ConstantLearner]

I don’t think Mueller would have asked to speak with him unless he has something very important. Trump’s Twitter rants alone could hang him (figuratively, I don’t want anyone hung - ever!). I just want Trump to stop saying he didn’t say something when it’s right there on Twitter. He wrote it. I guess he’s splitting hairs between “write” and “speak.” If Trump is innocent, I hope he clears things up. If he isn’t, I hope he’s removed from office. I’d feel the same about any president. (For the record, I didn’t vote.)

 

[ConstantLearner]

Better to negotiate.

I agree it’s better to negotiate, however, I’d like to see a GJ convened and Trump have to testify under oath. I say that with no animosity as well. I’d feel that way about any president who has flip-flopped and lied so much.

 

[mwigs]

Trump doesn’t need to testify. If you ACTUALLY have the evidence just subpoena him, it’s that’s easy…but I won’t hold my breath.

 

[lmachine]

Trump’s lawyers are negotiating because they know a subpoena is likely coming.

 

[mwigs]

Right…will believe it when I see it…How many months has it been already?

 

[lmachine]

If there’s no subpoena coming talking with Mueller would be beyond foolish. Do you think Trump’s lawyers are that incompetent?

 

[Ridgerunner]

Then Mueller will subpoena him. Then, Trump will be in the awkward position of taking the fifth or answering questions under oath.

Better to negotiate.

I don’t know that it is. I have been present in courtroom when THE judge instruct A jury. They are specifically instructed that IF Defendant does not testify, they are not to infer anything negative by it, since it’s the constitutional right of the defendant and it’s up to the prosecutor to prove his case, not the defendant to disprove it.

Maybe juries don’t pay any attention that that, but it’s pretty impressive when you hear it. Impressed me.

 

[mwigs]

Is Trump talking with Mueller…Do you know something all of us don’t know?

 

[PaulinVA]

Maybe juries don’t pay any attention that that, but it’s pretty impressive when you hear it. Impressed me.

Oh, juries are one thing.

The American people hear that Trump was subpoenaed because he wouldn’t cooperate, and then took the fifth? Another story.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Trump’s lawyers are negotiating because they know a subpoena is likely coming.

I don’t think Trump has to testify even if he’s subpoenaed by a grand jury. Might be more complicated than that, but I think the Fifth Amendment still protects a person.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Oh, juries are one thing.

The American people hear that Trump was subpoenaed because he wouldn’t cooperate, and then took the fifth? Another story.

I don’t think it’s any different. If Mueller charges Trump with something, a lot of people will assume guilt, just as they have all this time. Those who don’t believe it, still won’t. But subpoenaing him won’t add anything to it.

 

[ConstantLearner]

I don’t think Trump has to testify even if he’s subpoenaed by a grand jury. Might be more complicated than that, but I think the Fifth Amendment still protects a person.

He HAS to testify if he’s subpoenaed, no choice, but he can take the fifth.

 

[ConstantLearner]

I don’t think it’s any different. If Mueller charges Trump with something, a lot of people will assume guilt, just as they have all this time. Those who don’t believe it, still won’t. But subpoenaing him won’t add anything to it.

We actually agree on something.