Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20190115:15:28:00
Also extends to the unitary character of the executive branch itself. specifically, you argue, while mueller's immediate target is the president's exercise of his discretionary powers, his obstruction theory reaches all exercises of prosecutorial discretion by the president's subordinates from the attorney general down to the most junior line prosecutor. so if the president orders the attorney general to halt a criminal investigation for personal reasons, would that be prohibited under your theory? >> prohibited by what? >> by the constitution. >> i think it would be a breach of the president'...