Rudy Giuliani calls for investigation into origins of Mueller probe

Rudy Giuliani calls for investigation into origins of Mueller probe

On “Face the Nation,” President Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani claimed that “troubling, unethical behaviors” among some in the Justice Department had tainted the Mueller probe.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
4/5
Bias Level
3/5
Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate in reporting Giuliani's call for an investigation into the origins of the Mueller probe. The article accurately reflects Giuliani's claims made on "Face the Nation." There is a slight bias due to the framing of Giuliani's claims as potentially "troubling, unethical behaviors," which introduces a negative connotation.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** Rudy Giuliani called for an investigation into the origins of the Mueller probe.
    • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim as it discusses Giuliani's appearance on "Face the Nation."
    • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, mentioning Trump calling for investigations into how the probe began after Mueller's report.
    • Verification Source #2: Supports the existence of multiple investigations into the origins of the FBI and Mueller investigations.
  • Claim:** Giuliani claimed that "troubling, unethical behaviors" among some in the Justice Department had tainted the Mueller probe.
  • This is a direct quote attributed to Giuliani. Verification Source #1 does not directly quote this phrase but discusses Giuliani's appearance on "Face the Nation" and his conditions for Trump's interview with Mueller, suggesting he had concerns about the probe's legitimacy.
  • Verification Source #3: Does not directly cover this claim.
  • Verification Source #4: Does not directly cover this claim.
  • Verification Source #5: Does not directly cover this claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that Giuliani appeared on "Face the Nation" and discussed the Mueller probe.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports the existence of multiple investigations into the origins of the Mueller probe.
  • Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that Trump called for investigations into the origins of the Mueller probe.
  • The article's framing of Giuliani's claims as potentially "troubling, unethical behaviors" introduces a slight bias.