On Wednesday afternoon special counsel Robert Mueller called an unscheduled press conference to address ongoing speculation into the Russia probe.
As you will be more than aware, in March Donald Trump was cleared of any potential collusion with Russian authorities after Mueller released his special counsel report confirming that he could find no evidence of the administration collaborating with Russia.
However, many Democrats who were still unhappy at this result continued to ask questions which resulted in attorney general William Barr releasing the report publicly and there were still no signs of collusion.
Seeking to finally put an end to any speculation Mueller made a very rare public appearance to defend the investigation and basically tell Democrats and Republicans alike to just leave him alone.
Now I have not spoken publicly during our investigation. I am speaking out today because our investigation is complete.
The attorney general has made the report on our investigation largely public. We are formally closing the special counsel’s office, and as well I’m resigning from the Department of Justice to return to private life.
I’ll make a few remarks about the results of our work, but beyond these few remarks it is important that the office’s written work speak for itself.
Mueller's short speech did hint that Trump did commit a crime but that he would have no further part in the investigation, essentially handing the reigns to Congress to determine what needs to be done.
The speech inspired some thoughts from US politicians, such as presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren who called on 'Congress to act'.
Mueller’s statement makes clear what those who have read his report know: It is an impeachment referral, and it’s u… https://t.co/Tr7DKJR8tB— Elizabeth Warren (@Elizabeth Warren) 1559144922
Mueller leaves no doubt: 1) He didn't exonerate the president because there is evidence he committed crimes. 2) Jus… https://t.co/TtArvGfKAk— Elizabeth Warren (@Elizabeth Warren) 1559144923
However, the jokers of Twitter found a way to make Mueller's otherwise sombre speech into a meme and it was hilarious.
https://t.co/yHtmWI8MeQ— Dave Itzkoff (@Dave Itzkoff) 1559137215
I feel you, Bob. #MuellerMemes #RobertMueller #Mueller https://t.co/fpdZYTXbfv— New Year New Y(Eli) (@New Year New Y(Eli)) 1559187533
Mueller right now https://t.co/uDov7fPv8F— Astead (@Astead) 1559142380
"Read the article." "I didn't write the headline." "That's really not what my story was about." Today, Bob Mueller is all of us.— Ben Casselman (@Ben Casselman) 1559143093
bob mueller breezily exiting the doj building with five louis vuitton duffle bags in each hand— Caitlin Kelly (@Caitlin Kelly) 1559143377
Mueller: I covered that in the piece.— James Poniewozik (@James Poniewozik) 1559142192
Mueller sounds like a teacher who’s mad he has to tell the class again— Mike Drucker (@Mike Drucker) 1559142325
Mueller: 🎶 CUT TRUMP DOWN WITH IMPEACHMENT! THIS IS MY LAST REPORT! MUCH COLLUSION! SOME TREASON! PASSED YOU THE PU… https://t.co/XeRIp0nbzg— The Volatile Mermaid (@The Volatile Mermaid) 1559143079
Mueller in short: “I’m not saying... I’m just saying...” https://t.co/T7ZT72jWk4— R. Eric Thomas (@R. Eric Thomas) 1559142529
HT Mashable