(CNN) "You fight back, oh, it's obstruction," President Donald Trump has told the press about his attempts to push back against what he views as a meritless investigation into whether his presidential campaign had inappropriate contacts with Russians. Caroline PolisiWhile it is tempting to view this recent development as slam-dunk evidence of obstruction of justice, it cannot be analyzed in a vacuum. McGahn, who had been seen as a Trump loyalist, ultimately rebuffed the request to fire Mueller. JUST WATCHED Scaramucci: NYT report is irrelevant Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Scaramucci: NYT report is irrelevant 02:39Could Mueller conclude that Trump obstructed justice? Practically speaking, without evidence of an underlying crime, any allegations of obstruction of justice will likely fall flat, for two reasons:Read More

Source: CNN January 27, 2018 17:03 UTC