Barr says Mueller 'could've reached a decision' on Trump obstruction
Special Counsel Robert Mueller gave his first public statement in two years on Wednesday. Attorney General William Barr has decided to match him with a cozy fireside chat.
On Thursday, CBS This Morning shared its first clips of an interview with Barr, which was seemingly recorded after Mueller reminded the public that he didn't actually acquit President Trump of obstruction of justice. He instead left it up to the Department of Justice to decide whether there was criminal conduct — though as Barr told CBS, he "personally felt" Mueller "could've reached a decision" himself.
In his CBS interview set to air Friday, Barr also addressed criticism regarding his perceived protection of Trump. Watch his response below. Kathryn Krawczyk
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