The infamous Mueller investigation as concluded. After nearly two years his report was forwarded to the Justice Department. It appears the Attorney General will decide what can and cannot be shared with the public. However, Mueller is not publically recommending further indictments.
I realize anything in this report that could compromise national security should be redacted, but everything else should be released. But, I hope the full report is released to the public. With the way the media and nearly all Washington DC politicians have been spinning this for the entire 21 month investigation, it’s important for the public to read the report and come to their own conclusions.
This letter from William Barr, Attorney General, was sent to the House and Senate judiciary leadership earlier today. Below is the text of that letter.
Dear Chairman Graham, Chairman Nadler, Ranking Member Feinstein, and Ranking Member Collins:
I write to notify you pursuant to 28 C.F.R. § 600.9(a)(3) that Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III has concluded his investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election and related matters. In addition to this notification, the Special Counsel regulations require that I provide you with “a description and explanation of instances (if any) in which the Attorney General” or acting Attorney General “concluded that a proposed action by a Special Counsel was so inappropriate or unwarranted under established Departmental practices that it should not be pursued.” 28 C.F.R. § 600.9(a)(3). There were no such instances during the Special Counsel’s investigation.
The Special Counsel has submitted to me today a “confidential report explaining the prosecution or declination decisions” he has reached, as required by 28 C.F.R. § 600.8(c). I am reviewing the report and anticipate that I may be in a position to advise you of the Special Counsel’s principal conclusions as soon as this weekend.
Separately, I intend to consult with Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein and Special Counsel Mueller to determine what other information from the report can be released to Congress and the public consistent with the law, including the Special Counsel regulations, and the Department’s long-standing practices and policies. I remain committed to as much transparency as possible, and I will keep you informed as to the status of my review.
Finally, the Special Counsel regulations provide that “the Attorney General may determine that public release of” this notification “would be in the public interest.” 28 C.F.R. § 600.9(c). I have so determined, and I will disclose this letter to the public after delivering it to you.
Sincerely,
William P. Barr
Attorney General
I, for one, am glad this part of our history is over. Let’s hope this puts an end to the speculation and partisan politics. Now, will those who have been preaching Russian collusion by the current administration let it go? No they won’t. That’s the world we live in.