Trump's AG nominee called Mueller investigation into question

Details: In the 19-page memo, Barr argued that the Justice Department must not accept the notion that a president can obstruct justice by exercising his constitutional authority in a manner such as firing a subordinate.

• "Mueller should not be permitted to demand that the president submit to interrogation about alleged obstruction."
• "Mueller's obstruction theory is fatally misconceived. As I understand it, his theory is premised on a novel and legally insupportable reading of the law. Moreover, in my view, if credited by the department, it would have grave consequences far beyond the immediate confines of this case and would do lasting damage to the presidency and to the administration of law within the executive branch."

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