White House disputes explosive report that Trump asked Comey to end Flynn probe
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White House disputes explosive report that Trump asked Comey to end Flynn probe
Published May 16, 2017
Fox News
The White House grappled late Tuesday with the political ghost of James Comey, as an explosive new report said a memo written by the ousted FBI chief claimed President Trump once asked him to end the probe into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
The White House sharply disputed the report, as Democrats seized on it as potential proof of "obstruction" of justice.
According to The New York Times the memo quoted Trump as saying he hoped Comey could "let this go" with regard to Flynn.
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White House disputes explosive report that Trump asked Comey to end Flynn probe
Published May 16, 2017
Fox News
The White House grappled late Tuesday with the political ghost of James Comey, as an explosive new report said a memo written by the ousted FBI chief claimed President Trump once asked him to end the probe into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
The White House sharply disputed the report, as Democrats seized on it as potential proof of "obstruction" of justice.
According to The New York Times the memo quoted Trump as saying he hoped Comey could "let this go" with regard to Flynn.
Read More: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/16...