[Hawthorn]

>> Expand it from Russia to what? <<

Somthing like Gen. Flynn’s taking money from Turkey and not reporting it properly.

Also, any of Manafort’s dealings with possibly corrupt Ukranian politicians and oligarchs.

So just as Ken Starr asked the AG to expand his investigation from Whitewater to Monica Lewinsky, it’s conceivable that Mueller might ask to expand his investigation into Flynn’s and Manafort’s pre-campaign and/or non-campaign activities.

But would Rodney R. give permission?

In view of today’s political climate, I suspect not — but rather that he’d pass the matter(s) over to regular lawyers in the Criminal Division.

(The latter action would seem to me like an easy decision for Rod.)

[TigersEye]

I hope your faith in him is justified.