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WASHINGTON 鈥?The White House is calling former special counsel Robert Mueller congressional testimony an epic embarrassment for the Democrats.Press secretary Stephanie Grisham issued a statement as Mueller prepared for a second round of testimony on Capitol Hill about his investigation into Russian election interference and obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump.White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham on Robert Muellers testimony this morning: The last three hours have been an epic embarrassment for the Democrats. Expect more of the same in the second half. mdash; Yamiche Alcindor @Yamiche July 24, 2019Grisham statement says: The last three hours have been an epic embarrassment for the Democrats. Expect more of the same in the second half.Mueller stated Wednesday that his investigation did not exonerate Trump. Mueller also faced repeated questions from Republicans seeking to undermine his credibility.MORE: I did not clear Tru stanley cup mp of obstruction of justice, Mueller says Left: Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testifies before a House Judiciary Committee heari stanley cup ng on the Office of Special Co stanley cup unsel s investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Photo by Leah Millis/Reuters Related Lyen Read Obama s full speech at the Democratic National Convention
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