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Why Is Newt Gingrich Suddenly Worried About Russia Investigation?

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June 13, 2017

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Newt Gingrich thought Robert Mueller was a great pick for special prosecutor, but that was a couple weeks ago. Now he’s changed his mind. John Iadarola, Michael Shure, and Mark Thompson, hosts of The Young Turks, discuss. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.

"The evening that Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein named Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel to investigate Russian meddling in the 2016 election, Newt Gingrich was effusive in his praise of the former FBI director.

"Robert Mueller is superb choice to be special counsel. His reputation is impeccable for honesty and integrity. Media should now calm down” @newtgingrich

A “superb choice” with a reputation that is “impeccable for honesty and integrity.”

Less than a month later, though, his tune had changed…

"Republicans are delusional if they think the special counsel is going to be fair. Look who he is hiring.check fec reports. Time to rethink.”*

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Hosts: John Iadarola, Michael Shure, Mark Thompson

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Young Turk (n), 1. Young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party. 2. A young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations.(American Heritage Dictionary)

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