But another person said it is primarily the department, rather than Mueller himself, resisting a nationally televised hearing. These people spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity surrounding Mueller’s report and anticipated testimony. [Mueller complained that Barr did not capture ‘context’ of Trump probe]The attorney general released a lightly redacted version of Mueller’s 448-page report a month ago, and ever since Democrats have been pushing for Mueller to testify. Democrats likely hope Mueller might say as much himself if pressed to testify. “There is now public confusion about critical aspects of the results of our investigation,” Mueller wrote to Barr.

Source: Washington Post May 21, 2019 16:37 UTC