Mr. Trump nonetheless has many supporters. If Mr. Trump fires Mr. Mueller, Congress can ask him to continue his investigation under the auspices of the legislative branch. And if Mr. Trump pardons himself, disregards court rulings or blatantly oversteps the boundaries of his legitimate authority in some other way, Congress should impeach him. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyNo flashing light will announce that the very survival of democracy is now at stake if Mr. Mueller is fired. The temptation to delay opposing Mr. Trump until the right moment comes along is understandable.

Source: New York Times August 01, 2017 07:18 UTC