“Look, first of all, the special counsel should be free to follow through his investigation to its completion without interference, absolutely. Trump cannot directly dismiss Mueller and would have to direct Rosenstein to fire him — a scenario GOP lawmakers say won’t happen. Graham and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) intended to protect the special counsel, have languished in Congress for months. “I just don’t think it’s necessary,” McConnell said of action to shield the special counsel. “I don’t think Bob Mueller is going anywhere.

Source: Washington Post March 20, 2018 16:19 UTC