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    If Trump Sought To Fire Mueller But Didn't, Does That Mean Mueller's Safe Now?

    President Trump elected not to press the White House's top lawyer when he wouldn't go along with firing special counsel Robert Mueller. But none of Trump's legal options are closed.
    by Philip Ewing Jan 26, 2018 3 minutes
    President Trump sought to fire the special counsel, but acquiesced when the White House's top lawyer didn't go along. That doesn't mean Mueller is out of danger.

    Updated at 10:31 a.m. EST

    So President Trump sought to fire Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller last year — but the White House's top lawyer wouldn't go along. Does that mean Mueller is safe?

    Maybe. Maybe not.

    The news about Trump's desire to get rid of Mueller only weeks after he'd dismissed FBI Director James Comey – but his unwillingness to press the matter – could mean Trump and his advisers feel it's too dangerous to attempt the same play

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