Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-mueller-says-russia-hoped-to-benefit-from-trump Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Mueller says Russia hoped to benefit from Trump Politics Updated on Jul 24, 2019 4:53 PM EDT — Published on Jul 24, 2019 9:35 AM EDT WASHINGTON — Robert Mueller is testifying before Congress that the Russians believed they would benefit from Donald Trump winning the 2016 presidential election. WATCH: Mueller decries Russia’s election interference The former special counsel was asked Wednesday if his investigation found the Russian government perceived a benefit if one of the candidates won. “Yes,” he said. And which candidate would that be? asked Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a California Democrat. “It would be Trump,” Mueller said. Mueller is testifying before Congress for the first time on his Trump-Russia investigation. READ MORE: WATCH: Robert Mueller’s full testimony before Congress Read Mueller’s opening statement before the House Judiciary Committee All of the Mueller report’s major findings in less than 30 minutes Read the full, redacted Mueller report The giant timeline of everything Russia, Trump and the investigations You may not believe the Mueller report no matter what it says The PBS NewsHour produced this video. The Associated Press wrote this story. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
WASHINGTON — Robert Mueller is testifying before Congress that the Russians believed they would benefit from Donald Trump winning the 2016 presidential election. WATCH: Mueller decries Russia’s election interference The former special counsel was asked Wednesday if his investigation found the Russian government perceived a benefit if one of the candidates won. “Yes,” he said. And which candidate would that be? asked Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a California Democrat. “It would be Trump,” Mueller said. Mueller is testifying before Congress for the first time on his Trump-Russia investigation. READ MORE: WATCH: Robert Mueller’s full testimony before Congress Read Mueller’s opening statement before the House Judiciary Committee All of the Mueller report’s major findings in less than 30 minutes Read the full, redacted Mueller report The giant timeline of everything Russia, Trump and the investigations You may not believe the Mueller report no matter what it says The PBS NewsHour produced this video. The Associated Press wrote this story. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now