In question is Trump's claim that the reason for the Russian investigation was flawed. Trump is hoping to end all trials and jail/prison sentences due to the idea the investigation should never have existed. It would make his Presidential Pardons more appropriate.
The investigation Former FBI director Mueller inherited was begun under another former Director of the FBI, James Comey. Then Director Comey received information about the hacking of the DNC, DCCC and Clinton campaign and began an investigation. There is no doubt the Russians did the hacking. The investigation that followed was more than appropriate and important to the sovereign elections of the USA.
September 30, 2019
By Evan Perez and Paul LeBlanc
President Donald Trump pressed Australia's Prime Minister (click here) during a recent phone call to help Attorney General William Barr with his review of the origins of the Russia probe, according to an official familiar with the call.
The call happened with Barr's knowledge and at his suggestion, says the official. The New York Times first reported this call.
The official notes this is seeking assistance with the review, which is being conducted by US Attorney John Durham, and so is seen as appropriate and completely different from the Ukraine matter. Justice Department officials say that it is appropriate for the attorney general and the President to seek help from foreign countries with an investigation of 2016 election interference....
