Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20170514:22:18:00
How the system should work. the special counsel vebl thewas considered independent. they learned new facts about what is considered a national scandal. and the recusal system seemed to work. with the ag recused, it was his deputy that determined a special counsel was needed whom. was that deputy attorney general back in the day? none other than james comey. joining us now is pete williams who covered that special counsel investigation. thank you for being here, pete. and what are the legal standards that can justify a special counsel? >> when the attorney general or when he is recused like in ...