In opening arguments of the impeachment trial, U.S. President Donald Trump’s defense misrepresented the findings of a special counsel’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election by claiming the president was cleared of obstruction of justice.
Associated Press: Trump defense misrepresents Mueller findings
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller (C) departs after testifying to the House Intelligence Committee about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election on Capitol Hill on July 24, 2019 in Washington, DC.
