Comey: Mueller signaled prosecutors should look at charging Trump when he's out of office

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Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report signals that a prosecutor should look at charging President Trump when he leaves office, says former FBI Director James Comey.

Comey spoke to CBS This Morning on Wednesday and argued that Attorney General William Barr's summary of the Mueller report's principal conclusions, which was released weeks ahead of the redacted Mueller report, was "misleading" and "inadequate."

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.