If there is one thing upon which Trump’s defenders and I agree, it is that Mueller should release his report as soon as possible, because:
- The American people deserve to know its contents prior to the election; and
- Realistically, Trump can’t fire Mueller between now and November, because he knows it would damage the GOP’s chances of winning the election (and endanger the Kavanaugh nomination, as well). Once the election is over, however, he will have no such reservations. If the GOP hangs on to both houses, he will view it as vindication, and act accordingly; even if it doesn’t, he may well figure that his base will protect him from being removed from office, no matter what. If so, he’s probably right.