Persistent rumors that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia over the election became the catnip that drove reporting. […]
But when the Mueller report found no credible evidence of collusion […]
Aaaaand I stopped reading.
The Mueller Report absolutely found credible evidence of collusion, despite heavy-handled interference by Trump, Barr, and the rest of the GOP. It unfortunately failed to result in any prosecution (in no small part due to Barr), and failed to pressure Republicans to vote to remove Trump when he was impeached.