There is a strong legal case for Trump’s obstruction of justice to result in a prosecution, argues Samuel W. Buell for Slate. Analyzing the detailed legal framework of his actions and statements, as well as those of ex-FBI director James Comey, the president almost definitely broke the law. Simply put, Trump tried to hamper Comey’s federal investigation into his ties to Russia. However, this does not mean that he will be tried while in office. Unless the information currently available changes, there is a strong likelihood that Trump will be tried as a private citizen. Him asking Comey for loyalty could prove to be a costly mistake.