The Mueller report is just the start of a new Russia showdown | Analysis by Stephen Collinson
The conclusion of the special counsel's investigation was an important landmark in itself, at a moment in America's modern history when governing institutions are under intense strain. It demonstrated that so far at least, a credible legal examination is possible into the most explosive of charges against an unchained President, without interference and despite the bitter polarization of the times.The question now is whether everyone accepts the result.
Toobin: This is really good news for Kushner, Trump Jr. 01:22 It must have come as a huge relief for the President that no one in his immediate family was indicted and Mueller did not lay charges on the question of conspiracy to collude with Russia to interfere in the election.There have been plenty of dark days for the President during the Russia investigation.
Schumer: American people have a right to the truth 02:21 Indications that Barr may be able to brief lawmakers soon about the report sparked immediate speculation, alongside the lack of new indictments, that the Mueller report could be more favorable to the President than expected.Democrats appeared to be preparing for that possibility by stressing that the report was just the beginning of a new phase of the Russia intrigue.
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