Trump lawyers leak Mueller Info

Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III informed President Trump’s attorneys last month that he is continuing to investigate the president but does not consider him a criminal target at this point, according to three people familiar with the discussions.

  WaPo

And even if he didn't, Mueller won't deny it, because Mueller doesn't leak.

The special counsel also told Trump’s lawyers that he is preparing a report about the president’s actions while in office and potential obstruction of justice, according to two people with knowledge of the conversations.

Mueller reiterated the need to interview Trump — both to understand whether he had any corrupt intent to thwart the Russia investigation and to complete this portion of his probe, the people said.

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The president and some of his allies seized on the special counsel’s words as an assurance that Trump’s risk of criminal jeopardy is low.

And I find it very interesting that Trump did not tweet that he's not under criminal investigation when this happened.

Other advisers, however, noted that subjects of investigations can easily become indicted targets — and expressed concern that the special prosecutor was baiting Trump into an interview that could put the president in legal peril.

Lord knows he can be easily baited.

I wonder if this is what precipitated Dowd's resignation.

Dowd told the president the case against him was weak, but warned Trump he could create criminal jeopardy for himself if he agreed to an interview and misspoke under oath, the friend said.

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The president has privately expressed relief at the description of his legal status, which has increased his determination to agree to a special counsel interview, the people said. He has repeatedly told allies that he is not a target of the probe and believes an interview will help him put the matter behind him, friends said.

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Mueller’s investigators have indicated to the president’s legal team that they are considering writing reports on their findings in stages — with the first report focused on the obstruction issue, according to two people briefed on the discussions.

Now that's also interesting, and a possible baiting tactic. Inch by inch, closing in.

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.