Special Counsel in Russia Probe Interviews Former Trump Chief of Staff Reince Priebus
Priebus ‘Was Happy to Answer All of Their Questions’ His Attorney Says
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team interviewed former Trump White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus Friday. President Trump unceremoniously forced out or fired Priebus at the end of July.
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“Mr. Priebus was voluntarily interviewed by Special Counsel Mueller’s team today. He was happy to answer all of their questions,” Priebus’ attorney William Burck told Politico.
MSNBC just discussed the interview, with Ari Melber making a point of noting Priebus’ attorney’s choice of words: “happy,” which he noted was unusual.
Politico adds that “the interview with Priebus and the Special Counsel’s team “was expected as part of Mueller’s sprawling Russia-related investigation, and Priebus had been preparing for several weeks, according to people who spoke with him.”
Priebus has been with Trump longer than most of his political associates and is expected to be able to give insight into Trump’s decision making patterns, which could impact how the Special Counsel views the firing of FBI Director Jim Comey.
Many believe that act was obstruction of justice.
Priebus is not believed to be a target of Mueller’s investigation.
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