Kauai, it is because Trump feels he is above the law and has contempt for everyone else.  He believe we, the public, are stupid and cannot see that the Clinton investigation has nothing to do with the firing.   I also believe he thinks this will slow down or end the investigation.  We need other Republicans to stand up to Trump and do the right thing by getting down to the truth.  Trump puts our county in danger.  He will shortly meeting with Putin.  What happens if his administration allows foreign or Russian investors to control our oil investment.