Barr Says Mueller Report Shows No Obstruction by President Trump

The transcript discusses the special counsel's investigation into potential obstruction of justice by the president. It outlines the legal analysis and conclusions reached by the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, who found insufficient evidence to charge the president. The context of the investigation, including media speculation and the president's cooperation, is also highlighted.

What was the special counsel's approach to the president's actions?

• A traditional prosecutorial judgment was made.

• The president was immediately charged with obstruction.

• The investigation was dismissed without review.

• The report recounted episodes and discussed legal theories.

What was the conclusion of the Deputy Attorney General and the Attorney General regarding obstruction of justice?

• They agreed with all of the special counsel's legal theories.

• They found sufficient evidence for obstruction.

• They concluded the evidence was insufficient.

• They did not review the evidence.

How did the Deputy Attorney General and the Attorney General view the special counsel's legal theories?

• They found the theories irrelevant.

• They ignored the theories completely.

• They disagreed with some of the theories.

• They agreed with all the theories.

What was the president's response to the investigation according to the report?

• He obstructed the investigation.

• He cooperated fully with the investigation.

• He refused to provide any documents.

• He dismissed the investigation as irrelevant.

What does the report suggest about the president's intent?

• The president had a corrupt intent to obstruct.

• The president's motives were non-corrupt.

• The president actively hindered the investigation.

• The president was indifferent to the investigation.