I figure the two of them laughed about "interviewing for FBI is the cover story, the press is stupid and will accept it." Then Trump offered that he thought a SC would be the best way to clear his reputation, he's in a bit of a pickle for firing Comey, and would Mueller accept if offered? No pleading the case, no explanation of "secrets known." A bit of flattery, your reputation preceeds you, etc. Mueller says "yes."
Whether or not Mueller becomes a target isn't known until the game is afoot.
” A bit of flattery, your reputation preceeds you, etc. Mueller says “yes.”
Would that be enough for you to leave a BIG $$$$$ gig?
I rather think Trump called on his Marine background and his past bad deeds to guilt him into it. JMO