How Trump Can Prompt Mueller to Resign

Mueller’s role in Uranium One cover-up undermines remaining credibility

WASHINGTON, D.C. – If President Trump wants to get rid of Special Counselor Robert Mueller, there is a less politically costly solution than firing him.

Once a grand jury issues a subpoena to Mueller requiring him to produce all documents and to testify regarding his role in the Uranium One controversy, Mueller will have no choice but to resign his role as special counsel.

Mueller’s resignation, after becoming the target of a criminal investigation, would so seriously undermine the credibility of the special counsel that President Trump could disband the entire partisan operation with minimum risk of political consequences.

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