What Is the Leaked Mueller Report
The term "leaked Mueller report" usually refers to unauthorized disclosures or copies of the special counsel's final report on the investigation into Russian interference and possible links to the 2016 campaign. The report itself was prepared by the office of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller and submitted to the Department of Justice.
What the Report Covers
The report examines Russian efforts to influence the 2016 U.S. election and whether members of the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia. It also details multiple contacts between campaign associates and Russian officials, as well as actions by individuals to obstruct or impede the investigation. The document includes redacted sections, with some material withheld for legal or national security reasons.
Public Release and Access
A heavily redacted version of the report was released to Congress and the public in April 2019 after the Justice Department declined to fully release it earlier. The full unredacted report remains largely controlled by the Department of Justice, and access is limited to authorized congressional committees under specific procedures. For official details, see the Department of Justice overview of the special counsel investigation.
