After discussions about a voluntary interview failed, Zebley sought a subpoena for Trump’s testimony, emphasizing that evidence from the president was of significant value.
The negotiation stalled when Trump's lawyers agreed only to interview on election-related topics, explicitly excluding questions on obstruction, which Mueller rejected flatly.
In July, discussions reiterated the importance of securing testimony through a subpoena, and Zebley communicated directly to Schools about the necessity of this step.
The DOJ's Schools anticipated reviewing written materials from Mueller's team on why a subpoena was necessary and appropriate, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
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