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>> i want more clarity. is it your understanding that mueller's offer included the obstruction portion of the probe? >> it's not clear. i believe it is obstruction, collusion and possibly one or two other issues. i think that the one on which they think there is more of an issue is obstruction because, remember, they remain adamant of no collusion and the president is unaware of anything. their position has not changed and obstruction is the one that relates specifically to comey. comey is the one who was fired and that is how this special counsel came into being. there would then be the, of c...

Surprise. late last year he told michael schmitz i have absolute right to do what i want to do with the justice department. meanwhile we have a new clue as to when at least one part of mueller's probe will wrap up. giuliani says mueller will finish the obstruction portion by september 1st. giuliani said they plan to write a counter report that may or may not become public depending on the special counsel's findings. back with me on set is jake sherman and joining us is phillip rucker. former political director for hillary clinton's 2008 campaign, guy see sal. and senior fellow at the brookings...

Just for an example, that's going to go on there's no question way longer than september. that's the conversation he said he had. he also told me, giuliani told me that because this was a conversation that happened a month ago that that timeline could have changed so a lot has changed and has been going on for the past month. >> so this sounds like it wasn't a definitive timeline by any means and according to the "new york times," the timeline was pertaining to the obstruction portion of robert mueller's probe, is that your understanding as well? >> reporter: it could be, because it's not a se...

To be held accountable. but we don't know the answer to that question yet. that's why the interview has to happen. there's a lot of evidence, however. >> james schultz, i love the passive indifference on your face right now. i want to know your take on what counselor eisen is saying, and i also want your take on how you would prep the president in terms of is this an interview that he takes? probably yes. under what circumstances? what's your double take here? >> so i agree with norm in that this is coming to a speedy conclusion and that bob mueller is looking to conclude the obstruction porti...

With corrupt intent, he's going to be held accountable. but we don't know the answer to that question yet. that's why the interview has to happen. there's a lot of evidence, however. >> james schultz, i love the passive indifference on your face right now. i want to know your take on what counselor eisen is saying, and i also want your take on how you would prep the president in terms of is this an interview that he takes? probably yes. under what circumstances? what's your double take here? >> so i agree with norm in that this is coming to a speedy conclusion and that bob mueller is looking t...