(The New York Times) — “He [President Trump] ordered the firing of Mr. Mueller over the summer before backing down.
WASHINGTON — Even for Senator Jeff Flake, an Arizona Republican who has emerged as one of his party’s most fervent critics of President Trump, the warning he issued recently that firing the special counsel could lead to the president’s impeachment was extraordinary.
“From what I can see, that’s the only remedy,” Mr. Flake said.
But it is anything but clear that the long-speculated dismissal of the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, would have the tectonic consequences that Mr. Flake and other Republicans and Democrats have spoken of — or any consequences at all. In truth, the fallout on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers alone may decide what happens, would probably be far messier than the swift justice that Mr. Trump’s critics imagine.
Representative Jerrold Nadler, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee who stands to inherit the chairmanship . . . if his party were to retake the House . . . has made clear he would not stand by idly.
Click to continue reading. By NICHOLAS FANDOS – Apr 1, 2018