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Ron Johnson: “The special counsel was named far too soon.”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Published | Video Starts at 07:37

Last October, you thought special counsel Robert Mueller should be fired. No, no, no. You thought he should be replaced. What I've always said about it was The special counsel was named far too soon. I would have much rather had the Senate and House Intelligence committees complete their report because I know what happens when you have criminal investigation. (07:37–07:40)

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Asserts that the special counsel for the investigation was appointed prematurely.

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