Most members of Mueller's staff were already planning their exits. The once collegial mood among the nineteen attorneys who had worked on the investigation had turned, at best, sullen. Two years of investigation and internal debate had reduced the special counsel's broad mandate to a prudent, carefully defined pair of issues.
As the investigation led by Mueller progressed, the atmosphere among the team of attorneys shifted from collaborative to somber. Many members had begun to contemplate their departure, reflecting a growing discontent within the group. The initial enthusiasm and unity that characterized their efforts faded after two years of intensive inquiry.
The extensive discussions and debates within the team eventually narrowed the focus of the investigation down to two well-defined issues. This shift highlighted the challenges faced by the special counsel in maintaining a broad investigative scope while grappling with the complexities of the case.
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