Media Impact and Political Reactions

The Washington Week Extra discusses the Mueller report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. The panel, including journalists from major news outlets, analyzes Attorney General William Barr's summary and press conference, highlighting his alignment with President Trump's views. The discussion covers the strategic decision not to have Trump interviewed, the media's role in shaping public perception, and internal White House dynamics. The panel concludes with reflections on the political and legal implications of the report.

Who is the host of the Washington Week Extra?

• Kaitlan Collins

• Yamiche Alcindor

• Robert Costa

• Josh Dawsey

What was Attorney General William Barr's stance on the Mueller report?

• He remained neutral

• He defended the President

• He criticized the report

• He opposed the President

Why did Rudy Giuliani advise President Trump against testifying?

• He believed it would be a perjury trap

• He was confident in the President's innocence

• He thought it was unnecessary

• He wanted to delay the process

How did media reports affect the political impact of the Mueller report?

• They had no effect

• They lessened the impact

• They confused the public

• They intensified the impact

What was President Trump's reaction to the media coverage of the report?

• He praised it

• He called it crazy

• He ignored it

• He agreed with it

What was the mood in the White House following the release of the report?

• Nonplussed

• Celebratory

• Chaotic

• Optimistic

What did Senator Corker compare the White House to?

• A school

• A circus

• A courtroom

• A daycare

What was the 'next week rule' in the White House?

• A strategy to delay decisions

• A rule to fire staff

• A plan to implement policies

• A guideline for media interactions

Who advised President Trump to fire James Comey?

• Robert Mueller

• William Barr

• Rudy Giuliani

• Jared Kushner

What was the general perception of President Trump's management style?

• Easily influenced

• Micromanaging

• Hands-off

• Authoritative