And how the president almost pulled his own pick for the Supreme Court out of contention when trump thought he wasnt being loyal or appreciative enough. The 11th hour on a monday night begins now. Good evening once again for our nbc news headquarters here in new york. Day 333 of the Trump Administration. We have brand new reporting on what may be the direction of Robert Muellers investigation and what that might mean for the president. The Washington Post reports it this way, tonight, white house lawyers are expected to meet with special counsel Robert Muellers office this week seeking good news, that his sprawling investigations focus on President Trump will soon end and their client will be cleared, but people with the probe say such assurances are unlikely and the meeting could trigger a new more contentious phase between the special counsel and a frustrated President Trump. And people say it could go on at least another year, pointing to cooperation from witnesses. Like George Papa
Seeking good news, that his sprawling investigations focus on President Trump will soon end and their client will be cleared, but people with the probe say such assurances are unlikely and the meeting could trigger a new more contentious phase between the special counsel and a frustrated President Trump. And people say it could go on for years. This new reporting comes as the president s allies on the right including friendly media are escalating their attacks on the special counsel, his team and the fbi. We may now have proof the investigation was weaponized to destroy his presidency for partisan political purposes. And to disenfranchise millions of american voters. Now, if thats true, we have a coup on our hands in america. Theres nothing to this investigation. The president has been emphatic. The rest of us know there has been nothing to do with russia or any of it. Its a madeup fantasy. It just seems like theres a specific, intended purpose to undermine the president. Theres nothin