Nadler says Mueller must testify publicly despite objections: 'It's his duty to the American people'

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) still expects former Special Counsel Robert Mueller to testify before Congress, despite Mueller's objections.

“Let's just say that I'm confident he’ll come in soon," Nadler said on Wednesday, NBC reports.

This comes after Mueller said in a press conference last week that he doesn't want to testify, arguing it would not be "appropriate" for him to speak about his investigation further. "I hope and expect this to be the only time that I will speak to you in this manner," Mueller said, adding that his report "is my testimony" and that he "would not go beyond our report" were he to testify.

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Nadler on Wednesday reiterated to NBC that Democrats "may" issue a subpoena for Mueller's testimony "if we have to." He also ruled out the possibility of Mueller testifying behind closed doors, saying, "We want him to testify openly ... I think, frankly, it's his duty to the American people. And we'll make that happen.”