Mueller Boosters Turn Critical

Politico: “The Monday morning quarterbacks are out to get Robert Mueller. Fresh off the revelation that the special counsel decided to skirt the question of whether Donald Trump obstructed justice in the Russia probe, Mueller is getting hit with abrupt criticism over his decision not to press more forcefully for an in-person interview with the president.”

“In addition to the interview critique, others accused Mueller of failing to even fulfill his directive by punting on the obstruction of justice question. But one element that Democrats in particular are hammering is Mueller’s approach to a possible sit-down with Trump himself.”

New York Times: “Over the nearly two years of the Mueller investigation, a segment of liberals and activists built up fervent hopes that it would bring Mr. Trump down. They elevated Mr. Mueller, a former F.B.I. director, into an anti-Trump cultural icon, complete with T-shirts, scented candles and holiday-themed songs like ‘We Wish You a Mueller Christmas.'”

“For some of them, the report felt like a betrayal. To many others, it was a disappointment.”