Dear Mr. President,
We are former federal prosecutors with extensive experience in complex investigations. We understand just how critical it is to the interests of justice and public trust to ensure that those charged with conducting complex investigations are allowed to do their jobs free from interference or fear of reprisal. That is why we were gratified by your statement on Sunday that you do not intend to seek the removal of Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
We do not know where Mr. Mueller’s investigation may lead but, from our own experience, we know that Mr. Mueller must be permitted to continue the difficult job with which he has been charged. Seeking his removal would have severe repercussions for Americans’ sense of justice here at home and for our reputation for fairness around the world.
We applaud your comments on Sunday and ask that you adhere to them as Mr. Mueller continues his work. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Hon. Lourdes G. Baird, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, 1990-1992
B. Mahlon Brown III, U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada, 1977-1981
Donna A. Bucella, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, 1991-2001
Michael Cotter, U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana, 2009-2017
William B. Cummings, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, 1975-1979
Margaret E. Curran, U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, 1998-2003
Michael H. Dettmer, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, 1993-2001
W. Thomas Dillard, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee, 1981; U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, 1983-1987
Edward L. Dowd, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, 1993-1999
Robert B. Fiske, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, 1976-1980
Deborah R. Gilg, U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska, 2009-2017
Marcos Daniel Jiménez, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, 2002-2005
Tim Johnson, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, 2008-2010
Melvin W. Kahle, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, 1999-2001
William C. Killian, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee, 2010-2015
Michael D. McKay, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, 1989-1993
Patrick H. Molloy, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, 1977-1981
Patrick O’Toole, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, 2001-2002
James G. Richmond, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, 1985-1991
Daniel F. Lopez Romo, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, 1982-1993
F. L. Peter Stone, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, 1969-1972
Atlee W. Wampler III, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, 1980-1982
