How Trump's statement about the special counsel compares with other Presidents' statements in similar situations.
But Trump’s reaction to the special counsel is in fact a dramatic departure from the standard set by modern American presidents. Previous presidents have emphasized the importance of the special counsel appointments, welcomed the investigations as necessary, and offered personal praise for the law enforcement official suddenly thrust into the national spotlight.
Trump does none of the above. In a statement that begins by claiming a “thorough investigation will confirm what we already know,” Trump instead fails to offer even a patina of support for the investigation.
https://www.vox.com/2017/5/17/156565...robert-mueller
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EDIT: 538 on the ups and downs of the special counsel. It does take a way a nail for the Dems to hammer.
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features...ews-for-trump/