As the Russia investigation heated up and threatened to shadow Donald Trump’s presidency, he became increasingly concerned. ADVERTISEMENTInstead, the Trump of the Mueller report is gripped by fear that Americans would question the very legitimacy of his presidency. He told Christie he believed the Russia investigation would end because of Flynn’s departure. The fear — and Trump’s anger — continued for months as the Russia investigation ensnared some of his closest confidants. Trump still had a motivation to obstruct the investigation — the fear that people would question the legitimacy of his election.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 01, 2019 04:18 UTC