Chuck Schumer: “I am frankly disturbed by the new strategy on the hard right to discredit Special Counsel Mueller and sully his…”

“I am frankly disturbed by the new strategy on the hard right to discredit Special Counsel Mueller and sully his reputation. Their strategy is clear. They know or suspect that facts might not be good for the President so they are trying to vilify the man who is in charge of finding them, but they have chosen the wrong man. Anyone who engages in these baseless attacks about Mr. Mueller's character is only heaping dishonor upon themselves. Mr. Mueller is known for his service to America and for his integrity. He is a straight arrow. He is a Republican. Only a few weeks ago, these same hard-right commentators and pundits were praising Mr. Mueller. They were lauding his qualities. Even Attorney General Jeff Sessions has unequivocally praised Mr. Mueller in the past for his service and credibility. Sessions said, Mueller's ``integrity is undoubted . . . his experience and love of country is undoubted.'' To these hard-right commentators who are attacking this honorable man who is trying to do a job for our country and see that the rule of law is obeyed, read what Attorney General Sessions has said. Now, because Director Comey's testimony has made President Trump's actions less and less defendable, these hard-right commentators have turned tail. They have started an ad hominem, nasty assault on a career public servant and a very fine man. A close associate of the President, Mr.…”