White House clarifies President's familiarity with Mueller report, defends memory

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Yesterday, during a live question and answer session, White House spokesperson Ian Sams addressed several inquiries regarding the recently released report. One of the questions raised was whether President X had read the entire report and when he had received it. Sams responded by stating that the report had been received from the Justice Department and formally presented to the President yesterday. He further explained that the President's lawyers had conducted a privilege review, which involved briefing the President on the material as part of typical legal practice.

When asked about whether the President had reviewed the report during the privilege review, Sams acknowledged that the President had been busy and, therefore, might not have had the opportunity to read all 400 pages. However, Sams emphasized that President X was familiar with the contents of the report.

Another question raised during the live session was regarding the President's memory of the date of his son's death. Sams responded by stating that the President had been clear in his rejection of the idea that he did not remember when his son passed away. Sams pointed out that the American people had heard the President speak about the pain and suffering he experienced when his son, Beau, passed away and expressed that suggesting the President couldn't remember was out of bounds.

The President is familiar with the contents of the report.

The President's lawyers reviewed the report before it was received.

The President has been busy and may not have read the entire 400-page report.

Regarding the specifics of the interview conducted by the special counsel, Sams provided limited context due to the ongoing classification process. However, he mentioned that the questions revolved around file folders found in a basement and the President's activities during that time. Sams reiterated that he couldn't provide further details.

When pressed on the inclusion of a statement in the report stating that the President was unable to recall when his son died, Sams deferred to the special counsel and advised consulting them regarding their decision to include that information.

The live session with spokesperson Ian Sams ended with these answers providing additional insight into the President's familiarity with the report and his memory of significant personal events. As discussions around the report continue, it is likely that further clarifications and details will emerge in the public sphere.