Axios: Rosenstein assured Trump he is not currently a target of any part of Mueller probe

[triron]

https://www.axios.com/rod-rosenstein-trump-target-mueller-investigation-571386a7-4443-4c5c-a412-5b891ec546c1.html

I guess I don't understand how he can't be a target of "obstruction of justice". Seems incredible.

[PoliticAverse]

1. "currently a target". n/t

[former9thward]

9. That is the word the OP used.

Not Rosenstein. The word is not used at the link.

[NewsCenter28]

15. Good evening, 9th ward

I know that you’re an extremely busy attorney and you probably dont have time to talk to someone like me. However, you seem pretty sure that we escaped the 2016 campaign without Trump meddlig with the Russians or at least Trump World not doing anything nefarious or criminal. I also have seen that you tend to believe Trump’s approval is higher than in some polls. If you could, sir, please elucidate me as to your reasoning, if thats at all possible! Have a great evening, sir!

[IluvPitties]

2. Currently...

[hlthe2b]

3. Meaningless. He CAN'T be named a target until DOJ is ready to indict.

Ignoring for the moment the issue as to whether or not a sitting President can be indicted or not, claiming Trump is NOT a target today means nothing in terms of changing that designation tomorrow, weeks, or months from now-- whenever DOJ was ready to do so.

Trump doesn't know the difference between a "subject" and a "target" and his legal team are likely intentionally not trying to educate him for fear of a "firing" freak out.

[mr_lebowski]

4. Maybe it's a technicality, and the FBI itself has been assigned to take up obstruction portion

Of the case.

In any event, DESPITE the fact that Obstruction is SUPPOSED to apply no matter whether there's an underlying actual crime, the chances that Trump faces any obstruction charge W/O evidence being produced of actual underlying crimes on his part ... are unfortunately next to zero.

[still_one]

8. Mueller told Trumps attorneys the president remains under investigation but is not currently a crim

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mueller-told-trumps-attorneys-the-president-remains-under-investigation-but-is-not-currently-a-criminal-target/2018/04/03/d7832cf0-36c1-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?utm_term=.55a0b8aedcd1

The heading of the OP says one thing, and the contents of the OP's link seem to say this is only in regard to Cohen:

"Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told President Trump last week at the White House that he "isn't a target of any part" of the Mueller probe, Bloomberg reports, citing two people familiar with the matter. CNN is reporting separately that Rosenstein told Trump "that he's not a target in the investigation of his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen," specifically. "

not other things

[former9thward]

11. The headline writer used "currently"

I see no one in the DOJ using that word.

[Cary]

5. Patience

Let it run its course and leave the anxiety to #fakepresident.

Focus. This election is critical.

[EffieBlack]

6. Target is a specific term of art

It doesn't mean he's not being investigated - it means that DOJ is not ready to indict him.

The funny thing is that Trump is so ignorant, he probably thinks that it means he's in the clear.

[hlthe2b]

7. Just because this continues to be brought up..Saying he is not a "target" does NOT mean not a focus

He's a "subject" of investigation in DOJ lingo, but can't be named a "target" until such time they are preparing to indict.

[htuttle]

13. Exactly -- target is a 'term of art' in the legal world

It means something very specific, and sort of sits in between being a 'subject' and finally a 'defendant'. Then inmate.

[uponit7771]

16. +1, I don't see how "subject of an investigation" is something to cheer about either !!

[tblue37]

10. Yet. nt

[Nevernose]

12. Of it was illegal to lie to our boss

Most of us would have been in prison a long time ago.

Rosenstein might just be saying whatever it takes to keep Mueller’s work going.

[Loki Liesmith]

14. He cant be a target period

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

17. But if they find something along the way......