Whitaker Says He Didn't Talk to Trump About Special Counsel Investigation

The transcript involves a series of questions and answers regarding briefings on the special counsel's investigation. The speaker confirms being briefed but denies involvement during their tenure as Chief of Staff to Attorney General Sessions due to recusal. Questions about the frequency and timing of briefings are deflected due to the ongoing nature of the investigation. A specific inquiry about a December briefing is addressed, and the speaker denies communicating any briefing information to President Trump or senior White House officials.

What was the individual's response when asked if they were briefed on the special counsel's investigation?

• They denied being briefed.

• They said they were unsure.

• They confirmed they were briefed.

• They refused to answer.

Why did the individual claim they had no involvement in the special counsel's investigation while serving as Chief of Staff to Attorney General Sessions?

• Because they were on leave.

• Because they were not interested.

• Because General Sessions was recused.

• Because they were not informed.

What was the individual's stance on disclosing the number of briefings they received?

• They gave an approximate number.

• They said they were briefed only once.

• They provided detailed information.

• They refused to disclose due to the ongoing investigation.

Did the individual confirm if they communicated any briefing information to President Trump?

• No, they denied any communication.

• Yes, they confirmed communication.

• They refused to answer.

• They said they would answer later.

What was the individual's response regarding communication with other White House officials about the special counsel's investigation?

• They refused to comment.

• They said they were unsure.

• They denied any communication.

• They confirmed communication.