The Nov. 1 front-page article "Trump allies split over whether to battle Mueller" reported that Republicans were vigorously debating whether special counsel Robert S. Mueller III should be removed from the Russia investigation. If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Mueller is trying to help determine truth. He is leading an investigation with a grand jury that determines whether there is sufficient evidence to bring forth charges for any potential illegal activities. If there is sufficient evidence, then a trial determines, as best can be presented and defended by both sides, the truth. Why are some Republicans afraid of the truth? Unless, of course, it won't set them free.

James McNeal, Reston