William Saletan | The Obstruction Case Is Getting Solid



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President Donald Trump looks on during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Friday. (photo: Carlos Barria/Reuters) 
William Saletan, Slate 
Saletan writes: "President Trump tried to fire special counsel Robert Mueller. That fact, reported Thursday night by the New York Times and confirmed by sources for the Washington Post and other papers, shreds the assurances from Republican lawmakers that Trump would never attempt such a thing. It also bolsters key elements of the case for impeachment." 
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