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    READ: Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Full Statement

    For the first time since his inquiry into the 2016 election began, Mueller spoke for himself on Wednesday to announce his resignation and reiterate the findings of his investigation.
    by Arnie Seipel May 29, 2019 5 minutes
    Special counsel Robert Mueller speaks about the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, at the Justice Department on Wednesday.

    Special counsel Robert Mueller made his first — and as he promised, only — public remarks about the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and the possible obstruction of that investigation.

    Mueller announced his resignation from the Department of Justice and the formal closure of his office and said that he has chosen not to testify before Congress. Mueller summarized his office's findings about Russian interference in the 2016 election and addressed why he did not reach a determination as to whether President Trump committed a crime.

    Here are Mueller's remarks in full, as delivered.

    Good morning everyone, and thank you for being here.

    Two years ago, the acting attorney general asked me to serve as special counsel, and he created the Special Counsel's Office. The appointment order directed the office to investigate

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