Mueller Report released, details 10 episodes of potential obstruction

The 448-page Mueller Report was publicly released, documenting 10 episodes of potential obstruction of justice by Trump. The report stated: "If we had confidence after a thorough investigation of the facts that the president clearly didn't commit obstruction of justice, we would so state. Based on the facts and the applicable legal standards, we are unable to reach that judgment. Accordingly, while this report doesn't conclude that the president committed a crime, it also doesn't exonerate him." Key episodes included Trump directing White House Counsel Don McGahn to fire Mueller (McGahn refused, threatening to resign) and efforts to influence witnesses. Mueller noted Trump's "efforts to influence the investigation were mostly unsuccessful, but that is largely because the persons who surrounded the President declined to carry out orders."

"it also doesn't exonerate him" — Mueller Report conclusion on obstruction