If Mueller came out publicly and stated that

[rateyes]

45 is now a target of his investigation, and then Trump ordered him fired, would that constitute obstruction of justice?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. It would certainly be evidence of it.

[onecaliberal]

2. My husband and I are talking about this right now.

If trump tries to fire mueller, he should take what he has that is not classified and go public.

[mopinko]

3. i think that is exactly what will happen. the peepee tape on the 24/7 cable news.

and all the rest of the steele dossier evidence dropped off in a big ole envelope at the new your times.

[Nevernose]

10. All the Russians w/ access to per tape

Have been murdered over the last 6-12 months. Putin' method of dealing with leakers is pretty harsh.

[RKP5637]

8. I would hope so! Trump, is trying to take the nation down and has to be stopped! It's

far beyond niceties and protocol now. Someone has to spill the beans to save this country! It's getting damn clear there is a major cover up going on with Trump.

[Hoyt]

4. It sounds idiotic to say Trump is not STUPID ENOUGH to fire Mueller, but don't think he will.

[Best_man23]

5. Never underestimate the power of stupid

[Hoyt]

7. I hear you, but it didn't help Nixon and Mueller is in a better position than Comey.

But I sure wouldn't bet against Trump's stupidity.

[Kablooie]

6. Yes but Republicans don't care so nothing would be done.

[onecaliberal]

9. Agree. Back in the days of Nixon there were clearly some folks demonstrating

Profiles in courage. That is NOT going to happen here. Republicans know our country was attacked but they don't care because they support dump. Our government is being deligitimized like never before. If we want to get back to that city on the hill we damn well better put a stop to this shit in very short order. VERY CLEARLY A COVERUP.

[tritsofme]

11. Legally he absolutely has the right order his own Saturday Night Massacre

And I doubt he could be charged for doing so, even theoretically after leaving office.

It would be the duty of Congress to decide that it constituted obstruction, and their recourse would be impeachment.