All eyes will be on former FBI Director James Comey when he comes before the Senate Intelligence Committee to give testimony on his communications with the President throughout the government's investigation into his involvement in Russian meddling during the 2016 election. But sources say that while Comey will refute Trump's claim that they discussed whether or not he was actually under investigation, he will likely not present any hard accusations that the Commander in Chief obstructed justice. A new report suggests, however, that he may not need to, as a possible case of obstruction may spill out during a testimony scheduled to take place before Comey takes the stand.
Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats is one of the most respected security officials in the nation. He is set to testify before the Senate on Wednesday, June 7, and there is talk of a potential bombshell coming of it, as it has been learned that he was asked to try and back Comey off of the investigation, during a private conversation with the President. More specifically, Coats, and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, were encouraged to intervene with Comey's investigation of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, during a meeting Trump had with Coats and Pompeo on March 22.
Should Coats bring the incident up before the Senate, it may spell out doom for the President, who has already been cited by Comey as telling him, "I hope you can let this go," while the investigation was in the process of heating up, following the resignation of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Such instances are building a case against the President that might prove he has been attempting to obstruct justice; a charge that is punishable by impeachment.
Source: nydailynews.com
