Interference: The Inside Story of Trump, Russia, and the Mueller Investigation

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The behind-the-scenes story of the investigation that shook America to its corethe Mueller investigation that presented all the evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential electionas told by Robert Muellers closest colleagues, including never-before-revealed details into how the team investigated Putins campaign to favor candidate Donald Trump and Trumps efforts to interfere in the investigation.

Fewer than four months into the Trump presidency, former FBI DirectorRobert S. Mueller, III, was called by the Department of Justice to serve asspecial counsel. Muellers primary task: to investigate Russian interferencein the 2016 election an operation intended to make Donald Trumppresident and any links this operation might have had to the Trumpcampaign. Muellers other task: to determine whether the presidenthimself had interfered in the investigation of Russias actions.

Interference is the inside story of the Mueller investigation, toldfor the first time by Muellers leadership team. It completes and correctsthe historical record of the only federal criminal investigation ofPresident Trump while he was in office.

The authors account is a real-life thriller, placing the reader insidethe room for the most consequential and difficult decisions of the specialcounsels tumultuous two years. Their work culminated with the Muellerreport, and now, with vivid detail and unwavering honesty, the authors offera rare glimpse into the minds of those who stood at the forefront of thatinvestigation. They describe the pressures and dilemmas they faced as theUS criminal justice system and their rule of law were put to the test.

American institutions are under strain like never before. The pressure tocompromise on matters of principle has never been greater. Interference showsthe importance of making principled decisions in unprincipled times. It is anurgent reminder of the challenges facing the United States, both then and now.

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Aaron Zebley was Robert Muellers deputy and was by his side for every major decision. Prior to working in the special counsels office, Zebley served in multiple roles at the US Department of Justice and the FBI, including FBI chief of staff, senior counselor in the Department of Justices National Security Division, assistant US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and as an FBI team leader and case agent in the 9/11 investigation. Zebley is in private practice in Washington, DC.

James Quarles was Muellers senior counselor. A seasoned trial lawyer who has practiced for more than fifty years, Quarles primarily focuses on representing high-technology companies. Prior to his long career in private practice, Quarles served as an assistant special prosecutor on the Watergate Special Prosecution Force from 1973 to 1975.

Andrew Goldstein was one of Muellers lead prosecutors investigating obstruction of justice and Russian interference. Prior to working in the special counsels office, Goldstein served as chief of the public corruption unit at the US attorneys office for the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted numerous high-profile cases. Goldstein chairs the white-collar defense and investigations practice at Cooley LLP.