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Trump gloats as Mueller gives Dems little support for impeachment

Former special counsel Robert Mueller made a long-awaited appearance on Capitol Hill to testify about his explosive report on Russian election meddling -- and Donald Trump's campaign's possible role. [AFP]

US President Donald Trump declared the Russia meddling and obstruction probe a "big hoax" Wednesday as Democrats reaped precious little new ammunition for impeachment in marathon testimony to Congress by investigation leader Robert Mueller.

Mueller said during his hotly-anticipated appearance that he had not exonerated Trump of obstruction allegations, but once again declined to accuse the US president of a crime or recommend that Congress do so.

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