In fact, Trump refused to be interviewed
Mueller report: Democrats call on special counsel to testify 'as soon as possible' – live
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2019/apr/18/mueller-report-release-donald-trump-latest-news-live-updates-analysis-key-points
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Analysis: Barr’s performance confirmed worst fears of Democrats
Maybe Rudy Giuliani ought to worry about his job as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. William Barr seemingly just auditioned to replace him. His press conference was a performance that appeared to be aimed at an audience of one.
The attorney general sought to tug at the heart strings, telling how Trump “faced an unprecedented situation” as federal agents and prosecutors scrutinized his conduct before and after taking office and the media speculated personal culpability. The president “was frustrated and angered by a sincere belief that the investigation was undermining his presidency, propelled by his political opponents, and fueled by illegal leaks”, Barr said.
To many ears, these sounds like lame excuses for Trump’s own “unprecedented” and unhinged attacks on Mueller and the FBI. Barr went on to claim that the White House “fully cooperated” with the special counsel’s investigation. Yet Trump himself did not agree to be interviewed, apparently on advice that he would likely incriminate himself.
Barr’s performance will have confirmed the worst fears of Democrats that he is an apologist for the president. It will also have gone down very well at the White House, perhaps even better than an episode of Fox and Friends. Once again, the world got to see the Barr report and was left wondering what lurks in the Mueller report.
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Barr also claimed, falsely, that the White House “fully cooperated” with Mueller. In fact, Trump refused to be interviewed.
Barr also seemed to claim that Trump being “frustrated and angered” mitigated against some of the obstructions of justice allegations.
Four times Barr said there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.