News Alert: Robert Mueller’s team told Congress his acuity was not an issue. Some lawmakers privately worry it was.

After Mueller's halting, sometimes confused testimony before two congressional committees Wednesday, some lawmakers are privately wondering whether they were right to force him to testify against his wishes. But some involved in Mueller's work insist he was an attentive leader during the massive 22-month investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election and President Trump's attempts to impede the special counsel's work — and that he is being held to an unfair standard because his performance disappointed those who hoped to use his testimony for political gain.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jul 27, 11:24 AM     Robert Mueller's team told Congress his acuity was not an issue. Some lawmakers privately worry it was. After Mueller's halting, sometimes confused testimony before two congressional committees Wednesday, some lawmakers are privately wondering whether they were right to force him to testify against his wishes. But some involved in Mueller's work insist he was an attentive leader during the massive 22-month investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election and President Trump's attempts to impede the special counsel's work — and that he is being held to an unfair standard because his performance disappointed those who hoped to use his testimony for political gain. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071