Despite President Trump’s declarations that he has expansive powers that could blunt the ­special-counsel investigation, his legal team is preparing for the possibility of a presidential interview, or a legally precarious subpoena battle over such a sit-down. Trump lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani has acknowledged in recent interviews with The Washington Post that the outcome of such a showdown is uncertain. If Mueller lost, the decision could weaken the powers of the special counsel and spark criticism that he was overzealous. “The rationale behind why a president can’t be indicted is very similar to the argument that the president can’t be subpoenaed. His attorneys also believe that Trump faces little risk or legal liability about actions he took before becoming president.

Source: Washington Post June 05, 2018 00:09 UTC