Trump legal team shuffle signals more combative strategy on Russia probe
President Trump on Wednesday tapped Emmet Flood, a veteran Washington attorney who represented former President Bill Clinton, to join his legal team.
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JUDY WOODRUFF: President Trump today tapped a veteran Washington lawyer to join his legal team. Emmet Flood, who represented President Bill Clinton during his impeachment proceedings, will replace Ty Cobb as the lead White House lawyer in the special counsel investigation. Here to walk us through the latest developments is Robert Costa, reporter of The Washington Post -- anchor of Washington Post and reporter for -- of "Washington Week" and reporter for The Washington Post. Bob Costa, I will get it right eventually. ROBERT COSTA: I'm wearing many hats. (LAUGHTER) JUDY WOODRUFF: Yes, you are. So, why is this happening? Why is Ty Cobb leaving? ROBERT COSTA: It comes down to President Trump. This is a major shift, Judy, in the president's legal strategy. He wants to be more comba...
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JUDY WOODRUFF: President Trump today tapped a veteran Washington lawyer to join his legal team. Emmet Flood, who represented President Bill Clinton during his impeachment proceedings, will replace Ty Cobb as the lead White House lawyer in the special counsel investigation. Here to walk us through the latest developments is Robert Costa, reporter of The Washington Post -- anchor of Washington Post and reporter for -- of "Washington Week" and reporter for The Washington Post. Bob Costa, I will get it right eventually. ROBERT COSTA: I'm wearing many hats. (LAUGHTER) JUDY WOODRUFF: Yes, you are. So, why is this happening? Why is Ty Cobb leaving? ROBERT COSTA: It comes down to President Trump. This is a major shift, Judy, in the president's legal strategy. He wants to be more comba...
