Article snippet: hoped" the then-FBI director would pledge his loyalty to the president. Donald Trump Jr. on Saturday seemed to confirm Comey's account of the meeting by saying that his father didn't tell Comey to end the investigation, but only said he hoped he would. Many have made the argument that Trump's request can not be considered obstruction of justice because he used the word "hope" and did not tell Comey directly to end the investigation. Republican senators suggested Comey may have misinterpreted the words of Trump, whom they noted has no experience in government. He also acknowledged he was not directly told by Trump to drop the Russia probe. Trump’s personal attorney vociferously disputed Comey’s account of their conversations and said that the president “never pressured Mr. Comey.” The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2017 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. Link to the full article to read more