Mueller Says Stone Still A 'Convicted Felon' Despite Commutation

Mueller Says Stone Still A 'Convicted Felon' Despite Commutation

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The transcript discusses Roger Stone, a longtime adviser to President Trump, who remains a convicted felon despite a presidential commutation. Mueller, in a Washington Post Op-Ed, defends the legitimacy of the Russia investigation, stating Stone was prosecuted for federal crimes. President Trump commuted Stone's sentence, allowing him to appeal his convictions. The commutation was criticized by Democrats, with Adam Schiff expressing concern over the rule of law.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Robert Mueller's main reason for writing the Op-Ed in the Washington Post?

To discuss his future plans

To support President Trump's decision

To address claims about the Russia investigation

To announce his retirement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the length of the prison sentence that Roger Stone was initially set to serve?

50 months

40 months

30 months

20 months

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump call the investigation that led to Roger Stone's conviction?

A necessary inquiry

A justified prosecution

A fair trial

An illegal witch hunt

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the commutation of Roger Stone's sentence allow him to do?

Avoid any legal proceedings

Appeal his convictions

Receive a pardon

Serve his full sentence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Adam Schiff describe the impact of the commutation on those who care about the rule of law?

Relieved

Nauseated

Supportive

Indifferent