WASHINGTON, USA — The redacted Mueller report, released Thursday, provides insight into the 2016 presidential election and the investigation of the Donald Trump campaign's involvement with the Russian government.
As Attorney General William Barr summarized, the report states the investigation found multiple links between the Trump campaign and individuals tied to the Russian government, but did not establish any collusion between the two.
"The investigation examined whether these contacts involve or resulted in coordination or a conspiracy with the Trump campaign and Russia, including with respect to Russia providing assistance to the campaign in exchange for any sort of favorable treatment in the future. Based on the available information, the investigation did not establish such coordination," the report reads.
The report revealed some new details about the president, his interactions with his inner circle and their reactions to him.
Below are other highlights of the Mueller report.
Jeff Sessions and perjury
The report notes the special counsel considered whether former Attorney General Jeff Sessions "committed perjury before, or made false statements to Congress in connection with this confirmation as Attorney General."
Appointment of the Special Counsel
The report states Sessions took a call from Rod Rosenstein who told him about the special counsel appointment; Sessions then informed the president of the appointment.
Mueller's report said President Trump "slumped back in his chair and said, 'Oh my God. This is terrible. This is the end of my Presidency. I'm [f*****].'"
Sessions' resignation conversation with President Trump
The Mueller report included information regarding Sessions' resignation conversation with President Trump.
Sessions finalized his resignation letter on May 18, 2017 which stated, "Pursuant to our conversation of yesterday, and at your request, I hereby offer my resignation."
He brought it to the president. The two went back and forth on whether or not Sessions would resign. Ultimately, Trump said he wanted Sessions to stay on, however, President Trump didn't immediately return the resignation letter.
The Mueller report stated that President Trump returned it to Sessions May 30, which was 12 days after Sessions gave it to the president.
The resignation letter had a notation that said "Not accepted."
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