Mueller Says Probe Didn’t Clear Trump on Obstruction Issue

Mueller made a public statement regarding the Russia investigation, stating that if they had confidence the President did not commit a crime, they would have said so. This has fueled impeachment discussions among Democrats, while Republicans argue the case is closed. Mueller announced his resignation, urging both parties to move on.

What did Republicans claim regarding the status of the investigation after Mueller's statement?

What was the significance of Mueller's decision to step down after his statement?