Giuliani reopens negotiations about presidential interview with Mueller but cautions special counsel that Trump remains resistant
Rudolph W. Giuliani, President Trump��s new personal lawyer dealing with the ongoing probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election, met with special counsel Robert S. Mueller III on Tuesday to reopen negotiations for a presidential interview, according to three people familiar with the talks.
Giuliani, who joined Trump��s legal team last week, conveyed the ongoing resistance of Trump and his advisers to an interview with federal investigators, but did not rule out the possibility, the people said, adding that Giuliani pressed Mueller for clarity on when the probe is expected to end.
In response, the special counsel emphasized that an interview is essential for investigators to understand Trump��s intent in making key decisions as they seek to wrap up the portion of their probe focused on potential obstruction of justice.
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Rudolph W. Giuliani, President Trump��s new personal lawyer dealing with the ongoing probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election, met with special counsel Robert S. Mueller III on Tuesday to reopen negotiations for a presidential interview, according to three people familiar with the talks.
Giuliani, who joined Trump��s legal team last week, conveyed the ongoing resistance of Trump and his advisers to an interview with federal investigators, but did not rule out the possibility, the people said, adding that Giuliani pressed Mueller for clarity on when the probe is expected to end.
In response, the special counsel emphasized that an interview is essential for investigators to understand Trump��s intent in making key decisions as they seek to wrap up the portion of their probe focused on potential obstruction of justice.
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