There's One GOP Senator Who Knows the Dangers of Letting This BBB Provision...
Here's What Senate Dems Plan to Do to Gum Up the Works for...
Well, We Knew This GOP Senator Was Going to Screw Us
Supreme Court Made a Surprising Move in the Louisiana Redistricting Case Yesterday
Hegseth Reveals the Official New Name of the USNS Harvey Milk
JD Vance Arrives at Senate to Potentially Cast Tie-Breaking Vote on Trump's BBB
Sabotage? Schumer Drags Out Trump’s BBB With All-Night Stunt to Delay GOP Victory
DHS Raids Los Angeles Home Tied to Iranian Smuggling Ring; Terror Watchlist Suspects...
Senate Gears Up to Vote on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Five GOP Lawmakers Threaten to Tank BBB Over Public Land Sell-Off
Far-Left Comedian Blames Trump for Her Overeating, Alcohol Abuse, and Depression
Ex-Hochul and Cuomo Aide Arrested As Chinese Agent, Kash Patel Calls for Full...
Nowhere to Run: DeSantis’ 'Alligator Alcatraz' Targets Border Crisis with Swamp Security
Did You Catch This Awkward Moment at a WNBA Game This Week?
As Kamala Harris Slips in Support for 2028, Another Top Candidate Also Has...
Tipsheet

GOP Congressman Calls for Special Counsel Mueller's Resignation

There is continued pressure within Congress for Robert S. Mueller III, special counsel for Russian investigation, to resign from his position due to suspected bias. 

Advertisement

Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) released a statement calling for his resignation, saying that Mueller’s leadership in the investigations creates a “conflict of interest,” due to his friendship with former FBI Director James Comey. 

In his statement, Franks cited the Code of Federal Regulations in defining a conflict as, "'a personal relationship with any person substantially involved in the conduct that is the subject of the investigation or prosecution' (28 CFR 45.2)." 

“Bob Mueller is in clear violation of federal code and must resign to maintain the integrity of investigation into alleged Russian ties,” he said. “Those who worked under them have attested he and Jim Comey possess a close friendship, and they have delivered on-the-record statements effusing praise of one another.” 

Franks continues that it is apparent that Mueller is a “partisan arbiter of justice.” 

Another member of the House Judiciary Committee, Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), previously called for Mueller to recuse himself from the investigation  

Advertisement

Franks also criticized Mueller for hiring members who donated to Hillary Clinton’s campaign. He said that "These obviously deliberate partisan hirings do not help convey impartiality." 

He referenced the president's earlier statements he gave in an interview, saying he “pointed out” the partisan support of Clinton. President Trump has expressed concern over the possible bias that Mueller will bring to the investigation. 

“Well he’s very, very good friends with Comey, which is very bothersome. But he’s also—were gonna have to see,” Trump said in a video, dropping off.   

While Franks' and the president both agree that Mueller has a friendship with Comey, the president expressed respect for Mueller's honesty. 

“Robert Mueller’s an honorable man," he had said. "and hopefully he'll come up with an honorable solution.”

Join the conversation as a VIP Member

Recommended

Trending on Townhall Videos

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement