Tensions mount prior to the publication of Muller's report Prosecutor Barr holds Conference on Media

Democrat Jerry Nadler described William Barr's plan to hold a press conference before the report was sent to Congress as unnecessary and inappropriate “ ”, Periscopi translates.

The 400-page report is the result of an investigation into Russian intervention in the 2016 presidential elections.

A summary made by Mr. Barr acquitted Mr. Trump from a secret deal with the Russians.

However, the summary does not go far enough to absolve the president of the prosecution of obstructing justice. /Periscopi