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Mitch McConnell: This is a solution in search of a problem. The president is not going to fire Robert Mueller. Nor do I think he should.…

On the recordNovember 27, 2018
This is a solution in search of a problem. The president is not going to fire Robert Mueller. Nor do I think he should. Nor do I think he should not be allowed to finish.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell argues against the need for legislation to protect the special counsel, asserting that President Trump will not fire Mueller.

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