Summary of Mueller Findings: New York Times

The investigation by a team led by Robert Mueller has concluded with the US attorney general releasing a four-page summary. The investigators found no evidence that the US president or his aides conspired or coordinated with the Russian government’s interference into the 2016 election. “Barr also said that Mr. Mueller’s team drew no conclusions about whether Mr. Trump illegally obstructed justice,” reports the New York Times. The report notes, “While this report does not conclude that the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.” The summary notes that many of the president’s actions “took place in public view,” but fall short of corrupt intent or occurring around a pending or contemplated proceeding. The president and his supporters have downplayed intelligence findings that the Russians interfered in the election and repeatedly criticized the Mueller and other investigations as a politically motivated “witch hunt.” The investigation resulted in charges for six Trump aides along with 25 Russians. Other investigations remain underway. – YaleGlobal