Some key allies on Capitol Hill also are urging Trump to avoid potential political and legal jeopardy and not answer questions from Mueller. Mueller hasn't yet requested a Trump interview but has indicated he wants to talk with the President. A source from the President's legal team said Trump "got a little ahead of himself" in his comments about the meeting with Mueller's team. Their fear: Trump could imperil his presidency with a mistake before Mueller's team, and it's simply not worth the risk. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he had no issues with Trump talking to Mueller's team.

Source: CNN January 11, 2018 21:00 UTC