Trump's Mueller fixation seen as strategic move

“This is a campaign, just like a candidate’s campaign or initiative. … Trump is engaged in a long-term persuasion campaign among the American people to undermine the credibility of those conducting the investigation,” says Republican strategist Rick Tyler.

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While it’s unclear whether negative perceptions of Mueller among the GOP electorate will continue to increase over the coming months, Trump has been testing the waters to how far he might be able to go with his party’s lawmakers, who still hold the majority in Congress. Most have been urging him to simply let the investigation play out, but they are also reluctant to move legislation to protect the special counsel. “Obviously, legislation requires a presidential signature,” Texas Sen. John Cornyn told reporters this week. “I don’t see the necessity of picking that fight right now.”

And some GOP strategists say they don’t see much evidence of the probe having an impact on Republican voters at this point.”Once Mueller is finished with his work, voters will judge the full findings and the circumstances of them and make their decision,” says party operative Brad Todd. “Until then I think voters are worried about their paychecks and their retirement accounts.”

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