Sen. Mark Warner
Mark Robert WarnerWarner on close Virginia election: 'Unfortunately, all these races have become so nationalized' Warner says cyber threats more worrying than 'traditional weaponry' What's in and what's out of the Biden framework MORE (D-Va.) said on Saturday that all members of Congress need to defend special counsel Robert Mueller
Robert (Bob) MuellerSenate Democrats urge Garland not to fight court order to release Trump obstruction memo Why a special counsel is guaranteed if Biden chooses Yates, Cuomo or Jones as AG Barr taps attorney investigating Russia probe origins as special counsel MORE, after a report suggested that President Trump
Donald TrumpRepublicans poised to sweep Virginia, stunning Democrats Five takeaways from a grim night for Democrats New Jersey governor's race too close to call MORE’s lawyer wanted Mueller to be fired.
“Every member of Congress, Republican and Democrat, needs to speak up in defense of the Special Counsel. Now,” Warner wrote in a tweet.
Every member of Congress, Republican and Democrat, needs to speak up in defense of the Special Counsel. Now. https://t.co/bg9pVtkdOv
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) March 17, 2018
Trump’s personal lawyer, John Dowd, told the Daily Beast that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein
Rod RosensteinWashington still needs more transparency House Judiciary to probe DOJ's seizure of data from lawmakers, journalists The Hill's Morning Report - Biden-Putin meeting to dominate the week MORE should end special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. He appeared to compare Mueller to former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
Andrew George McCabeAndrew McCabe's settlement with the Department of Justice is a signal to John Durham Trump criticizes Justice for restoring McCabe's benefits The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Altria - Jan. 6 panel flexes its muscle MORE, who was fired on Friday night.
His comments come one day after Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Jefferson (Jeff) Beauregard SessionsTrump criticizes Justice for restoring McCabe's benefits McCabe wins back full FBI pension after being fired under Trump Overnight Hillicon Valley — Apple issues security update against spyware vulnerability MORE fired McCabe after an internal watchdog review. Sessions said McCabe gave the media information without authorization and lacked "candor" with investigators.
“I pray that Acting Attorney General Rosenstein will follow the brilliant and courageous example of the FBI Office of Professional Responsibility and Attorney General Jeff Sessions and bring an end to alleged Russia Collusion investigation manufactured by McCabe’s boss [former FBI Director] James Comey
James Brien ComeyHuma Abedin on bid for political office: 'I'm not saying no to anything' Trump defends indicted GOP congressman Andrew McCabe's settlement with the Department of Justice is a signal to John Durham MORE based upon a fraudulent and corrupt Dossier,” Dowd told The Daily Beast in a statement, referring to the "Steele dossier" that Republicans say prompted the ongoing Russia investigation.
Dowd initially told the Daily Beast that he was speaking as Trump’s counsel but then walked back his statement to say he was speaking in his personal capacity.
McCabe has denied the claims against him and said he was fired to undermine Mueller’s ongoing probe.
Prior to being fired, he faced months of criticism for his role in the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton
Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonVan Jones on Virginia: 'This is a big, big wake-up call' for Democrats Colorado Supreme Court signs off on new congressional map Huma Abedin on bid for political office: 'I'm not saying no to anything' MORE. Trump had accused him of being biased against him, pointing to McCabe’s wife, who ran for office in Virginia as a Democrat in 2015 and had accepted donations from a top Clinton ally.
The White House has denied Trump has any plans to fire Mueller and continues to cooperate in his investigation.
