Here's what the Dem candidates for president said about the Mueller report

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Special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) MuellerCNN’s Toobin warns McCabe is in ‘perilous condition’ with emboldened Trump CNN anchor rips Trump over Stone while evoking Clinton-Lynch tarmac meeting The Hill’s 12:30 Report: New Hampshire fallout MORE sent shock waves through Washington on Friday when he submitted his long-anticipated report to the Justice Department, signaling the end of a nearly two-year investigation that has loomed over President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s administration.

The confidential report, which was delivered to Attorney General William Barr, details the findings of Mueller’s investigation into possible coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 election and whether Trump obstructed justice.

The decision to release the report’s findings rests with Barr, who has not indicated how much of it he will make public.

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Democrats have clamored for months to convince Trump and Barr to make Mueller’s full conclusions available to Congress and the public. Trump’s conservative allies, meanwhile, are going on offense against the report, hoping to get out ahead of any potentially damaging revelations that may stem from it.

Several 2020 Democratic presidential candidates echoed calls from congressional Democrats following Mueller’s submission, saying that full transparency was crucial to holding the president accountable for any possible wrongdoing.

Here is what candidates have said about the Mueller report.

Sen. Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (N.J.)

“The Trump Administration shouldn’t get to lock up Robert Mueller’s report and throw away the key. Taxpayers funded this investigation, and we deserve to know the outcome,” Booker tweeted Friday, including a link to a petition calling for the Mueller report to be made public. 

Julián Castro

“The American people deserve to know the full truth about Russia’s interference in our democracy. The Special Counsel report must be publicly released in its entirety,” Castro, who served as former President Obama’s Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, tweeted. 

Former Rep. John DelaneyJohn DelaneyThe Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says country needs to rethink what ‘policing’ means; US cases surpass 2 million with no end to pandemic in sight Minnesota AG Keith Ellison says racism is a bigger problem than police behavior; 21 states see uptick in cases amid efforts to reopen The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan says there will be consequences from fraying US-China relations; WHO walks back claims on asymptomatic spread of virus MORE (Md.)

“You, the American people, paid for the Mueller Report and you, the American people, deserve to see it. Make your voices heard!” Delaney tweeted.

“While our attention shifts to the full release of the Mueller Report, we should thank Mr. Mueller, for his work as special counsel and his service to our country. He is a decorated former Marine, dedicated public servant and has conducted his work with dignity and without leaks,” he added.

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Rep. Tulsi GabbardTulsi GabbardGabbard drops defamation lawsuit against Clinton It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process 125 lawmakers urge Trump administration to support National Guard troops amid pandemic MORE (Hawaii)

“Make the full Mueller report public and available to the American people. #ReleaseTheReport,” Gabbard tweeted. 

Sen. Kirsten GillibrandKirsten GillibrandWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Warren, Pressley introduce bill to make it a crime for police officers to deny medical care to people in custody Senate Dems press DOJ over coronavirus safety precautions in juvenile detention centers MORE (N.Y.)

“Special counsel Mueller’s report should be made public without any delay. The American people have a right to know its findings,” Gillibrand tweeted.

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“We need total transparency here. The Department of Justice launched the Special Counsel investigation to get to the bottom of foreign interference in the 2016 election and any other illegal actions,” Harris, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said in a statement.

“A declassified report must be made public immediately and Attorney General Barr must publicly testify under oath about the investigation and its findings, and provide all underlying materials to the appropriate Congressional committees,” she continued.

“This is about securing American democracy and protecting voters’ confidence in our elections and our system of government,” she said.

The California Democrat also sent out a petition to her supporters, saying, “You have my commitment that I will not rest until the truth is delivered publicly and in full.”

Gov. Jay Inslee (Wash.)

“The American public deserves to know the contents of the Mueller Report. Donald Trump and his Attorney General cannot be trusted to summarize or excerpt it accurately,” Inslee tweeted. 

Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (Minn.)

“The American people need to know the truth. The Russian government interfered in our elections and we need to know the facts in order to secure our democracy. This has always been my position. In fact, at Attorney General Barr’s confirmation hearing I asked him to commit to releasing the full report. He wouldn’t make that commitment,” Klobuchar said in an email to supporters, along with a link to her own petition for Barr to release Mueller’s findings. 

Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (Texas)

“Release the Mueller report to the American people,” O’Rourke tweeted.

Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.)

“As Donald Trump said, ‘Let it come out.’ I call on the Trump administration to make Special Counsel Mueller’s full report public as soon as possible. No one, including the president, is above the law,” Sanders said in a statement. 

Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (Mass.)

“Robert Mueller’s finished his report. He’s delivered it to Attorney General William Barr. We need to make sure it’s released to the American public. Right now,” Warren said in an email to supporters, including a link to her petition for the report’s release.

“Remember: This investigation has already resulted in dozens of indictments, convictions, and guilty pleas. The American people deserve the full report,” she added.

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