Of all of the many, typically colorful words that Donald Trump has expressed since he officially entered national politics two years ago, it’s two alleged utterances of hope on Feb. 14 in a private meeting with then–FBI Director James Comey on which his political and legal future could rest.

The Meaning of Hope

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