Headline Roundup • May 17th, 2017
Trump, Comey and the Flynn Investigation
Summary from the AllSides News Team
A memo from fired FBI Director James Comey quotes the president as asking him to “let it go."
Featured Coverage of this Story
Trump Asked Comey to Drop Flynn Investigation, According to Memo Written by Former FBI Director
Wall Street Journal (News)
News
President made request after Flynn resigned; White House denies account
White House disputes explosive report that Trump asked Comey to end Flynn probe
Fox News Digital
News
The White House grappled late Tuesday with the political ghost of James Comey, as an explosive new report said a memo written by the ousted FBI chief claimed President Trump once asked him to end the probe into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Did Trump Try to Shut Down the FBI's Michael Flynn Investigation?
The Atlantic
News
A memo from fired FBI Director James Comey quotes the president as asking him to “let it go,” contradicting White House claims.
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