Can someone help with the timeline for the investigation?
Our memories tend to fade with the passage of time.
Why was the investigation opened to begin with, Trump supporters ask?
We are told that it began with Papadopolous' loose talk with an Australian diplomat?
As I recall, Trump was asked a question about his foreign policy advisers and he volunteered the name of Carter Page. He had been under suspicion by the FBI since 2013.
Then, before Inauguration, General Flynn was overheard discussing the lifting of sanctions with the Russian Ambassador. When asked about it by the FBI, he lied.
There were a several incidents that raised suspicions about the Russians, including changing the GOP platform in Cleveland, to benefit Russia over the Ukraine.
When Flynn lied to the FBI, Sally Yates, the acting deputy Atty General informed the White House of their concern that he might be compromised by the Russians. It was earthshaking!
A couple of weeks later, the Republican leadership persuaded Trump to dump him. Some thought it unbelievable that he had access to all the nation's too secrets and he was communicating on the sly with the Russians.
Republicans agreed with Democrats that Rod Rosenstein, the acting Atty General, should appoint a Special Counsel to investigate possible collusion with the Russians.
By almost unanimous consent, Robert Mueller was appointed to the job. He was highly respected by both sides.
What other events should be added to the timeline? What important events am I forgetting?
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