Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says his committee will go ahead with a vote on legislation designed to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller in case President Trump tries to fire him without good cause even though Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists he will not allow the bill to come before the full Senate.
“I can’t worry about what’s going on on the floor,” Grassley told reporters. “Last fall, I said we’re not going to do anything in this area unless you get together. They got together, so I feel an obligation to keep my word and move forward.”
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), the lead Democratic sponsor of the bipartisan legislation, dismissed McConnell’s comments.
“Good for him,” Coons joked when asked about the majority leader’s assessment. “I don’t know why Majority Leader McConnell can confidently say it is incredibly important to protect Robert Mueller and his investigation from interference—I agree—and I’m absolutely confident that this president will take no inappropriate action. Are we watching the same thing?”
Senate Committee to Move Ahead on Mueller Protection Bill Despite McConnell’s Rejection (Daily Beast)