I am confused by your post and then read another Op a little further down simply saying Mueller said he was not exonerated.

Mueller says Trump is not totally exonerated

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142345368

And then comparing that to what else is being said.

Mueller was simply answering that he had not cleared him with a no. That is better. I see a difference with Mueller saying, I did not totally exonerate, to a simple I didn't exonerate.

Appreciate the information.