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Robert Mueller breaks his silence and sends Twitter scurrying back to school

Why read when you can meme?

Heather Dockray

on May 29, 2019

Robert Mueller breaks his silence and sends Twitter scurrying back to school

Mueller doesn't have time for your silly questions. Credit: alex wong/Getty Images

Special Counsel Robert Mueller would like the class to do the reading.

In an exceedingly rare public appearance Wednesday morning, Robert Mueller gave a brief executive summary of the special counsel's 448-page report and otherwise defended the investigation. Mueller, who will be resigning from his position and returning to private life, refused to answer any questions.

"The report is my testimony," Mueller said.

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The internet, of course, wanted more.

Twitter quickly picked up on Mueller's solemn, teacher-y tone and responded to his brief conference with memes and GIFs.

Here are some of the best.

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Does someone have a CliffsNotes for the Mueller Report I can borrow for the test? Thanks.

Topics Politics

Heather Dockray

Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.