Mueller is probing not only Russian election interference and possible coordination with Trump associates but possible obstruction of justice by Trump. Even if Mueller's team decided to subpoena Trump as part of the investigation, he could still fight it in court or refuse to answer questions by invoking his Fifth Amendment protection from self-incrimination. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)The about four dozen questions were compiled by Trump's lawyers during negotiations with Mueller's investigators earlier this year over the prospect of a presidential interview. The questions reflected what the defense lawyers anticipated Trump would be asked, rather than verbatim queries that Mueller's team provided, the person said. Awareness of Flynn, Manafort questionedThe Washington Post first reported that Mueller's team raised the possibility of a subpoena for Trump.

Source: CBC News May 02, 2018 09:11 UTC