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How can a special counsel stay independent?

The Justice Department appointed special counsel to oversee the investigation into the Trump administration and Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Richard Painter, who served as chief White House ethics lawyer under former President George W. Bush, joined "Red & Blue." Painter said that while Robert Mueller is an "excellent" choice for special counsel, it's important White House staff stay out of this investigation.
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