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James Comey firing: FBI director's dismissal rocks Washington – live James Comey firing: FBI director's dismissal rocks Washington – live
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Eric Columbus, a former Obama justice department employee, shares information about deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein, whose recommendation the White House says it took in firing Comey.
Columbus points out that in the letter circulated by the White House, Rosenstein does not actually recommend firing Comey. Here’s Columbus’ thread, culminating with musing on whether Rosenstein will appoint a special prosecutor, with a link to Rosenstein’s letter at bottom:
THREAD: The key player here is Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Rosenstein. I spent 5 yrs in the DAG’s office under Obama. Please indulge me.
Rosenstein is a rare breed – a Bush political appointee who Obama kept on for eight years, as U.S. Attorney for Maryland. (2/22)
Rosenstein was particularly beloved by then-Senator Barbara Mikulski, at whose recommendation Obama kept him. (3/22)
Dems praised Rosenstein at his DAG confirmation hearing, he was confirmed 94-6, and he took office on April 25 (4/22)
It’s no coincidence that the Comey firing took place now. Trump laundered it through Rosenstein to boost its legitimacy. (5/22)
Rosenstein’s letter to Sessions blasts Comey’s handling of Clinton case in terms that could have been written by a Clinton staffer. (6/22)
But one thing Rosenstein’s letter doesn’t do -- and it took me a second read to note this -- is expressly recommend Comey be fired. (7/22)
Sure, it comes very, very close to doing so. The title is “Restoring Public Confidence in the FBI” and it has language like this: (8/22)
“FBI is unlikely 2 regain public/congressional trust until has Director who understands gravity of mistakes & pledges never 2 repeat.”(9/22)
But it never expressly recommends that POTUS fire Comey. Is this deliberate? Who knows. (10/22)
Quite possibly Rosenstein, like most of us, thought Comey screwed up but didn’t want him fired with Russia investigation pending. (11/22)
Yet Sessions wanted a memo on Comey’s sins, and Rosenstein felt he had to oblige his boss . . . (12/22)
. . . as long as he didn’t have to expressly say something he didn’t believe, i.e. that Comey should be fired now. (13/22)
I suspect that the letter’s final paragraph -- whose sentences fit together awkwardly -- was highly negotiated. (14/22)
Why does any of this matter? Sessions is recused from Russia, so it falls to Rosenstein to decide whether to appoint special counsel.(15/22)
Rosenstein is no dummy. He knows that no one buys that Trump/Sessions wanted to fire Comey for actions they praised at the time! (16/22)
And he cares about DOJ’s reputation. He’s not a hack -- he’s been at DOJ for 27 years, under five different presidents. (17/22)
Note his language about the FBI -- he worries that it now lacks “public and congressional trust.” Same could be said now about DOJ. (18/22)
Appointing a special counsel would help DOJ regain that trust -- both with the public and with Congress. (19/22)
Sure, he’s not likely to get much pushback from this Congress, but if Dems win House or Senate in 2018, all hell could break loose. (20/22)
Comey did the wrong thing on 10/28 because he feared hell from Congress. Rosenstein could do the right thing for the same reason! (21/22)
I think he’ll do it. Would it shock me if he didn’t? No, because after 2015, as you may have noticed, shock ceased to be a thing. (22/22)
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Guardian world affairs editor Julian Borger was in the room for the Lavrov moment. Julian notes that the Lavrov-Tillerson meeting is to be followed by one between Lavrov and Trump in about an hour.
You had to be there to get the full measure of sarcasm and disdain in these comments https://t.co/etCKpa90E2
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Today’s presidential briefing will be conducted not by Sean Spicer, the press secretary, but by one of his subordinates, Sarah Sanders, the White House has announced.
No word on why. The Washington Post captured a strange scene outside the White House last night in which Spicer hid in the bushes and refused to go on camera:
No one writes scenes like @wpjenna, but this is insane. https://t.co/lGFViQJXAr pic.twitter.com/cUIREoN6WG
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Trump denies that he spoke with Stone
Contra Politico’s earlier report that Roger Stone – the political operative whose name has come up a lot on the Russia inquiry – recommended to Trump that he fire Comey, here’s the president:
The Roger Stone report on @CNN is false - Fake News. Have not spoken to Roger in a long time - had nothing to do with my decision.
This is going to be even more of a "the president live-tweets cable news" day than usual, isn't it? https://t.co/yng6Z77YDo
Update: Stone denies:
I am not the source of Politico/ CNN stories claiming I urged @realDonaldTrump 2 fire Comey. Never made such claim. I support decision 100%
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Alec Luhn
If Lavrov did not know about Comey (he was being sarcastic), it’s not because the news failed to reach the Russian media space. The Guardian’s Alec Luhn translates reaction on Twitter from Russian legislator Alexei Pushkov:
The FBI director was surprised by the decision to fire him. He was so busy monitoring the ‘Russian threat’ that he didn’t see the threat of his own dismissal.
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Lavrov expresses shock at Comey firing
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov is meeting today with secretary of state Rex Tillerson.
When the men appeared briefly before cameras, a reporter asked whether Comey’s firing would overshadow their meeting.
At which Lavrov, who apparently has been in a hermetically sealed media blackout egg for the last 12 hours, expresses shock:
“Was he fired? You’re kidding. You’re kidding.”
Update: as Guardian world affairs editor Julian Borger, who was in the room, points out, Lavrov was being sarcastic.
Here’s video of Lavrov-Tillerson—>Q: “Does Comey cast a shadow over your talks?”Lavrov: “Was he fired? You are kidding, you are kidding" pic.twitter.com/8yJb2DkZnd
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Jonathan FreedlandJonathan Freedland
Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland sees the Comey firing as a wake-up call for those who had grown sort of used to Trump’s abnormal presidency:Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland sees the Comey firing as a wake-up call for those who had grown sort of used to Trump’s abnormal presidency:
Over the 110 days since, normalisation has indeed looked possible. Partly through simple fatigue, Trump actions that should bring outrage – the egregious conflicts of interest, the naked use of public office to advance private business interests, the coddling of dictators – often produce instead a weary shrug. It’s hard to maintain a permanent state of fury, and so Americans and those watching from around the world have risked becoming inured to what is, in fact, a deeply abnormal presidency.Over the 110 days since, normalisation has indeed looked possible. Partly through simple fatigue, Trump actions that should bring outrage – the egregious conflicts of interest, the naked use of public office to advance private business interests, the coddling of dictators – often produce instead a weary shrug. It’s hard to maintain a permanent state of fury, and so Americans and those watching from around the world have risked becoming inured to what is, in fact, a deeply abnormal presidency.
And then something comes along that is so big and so shocking, it snaps you out of your slumber. The sacking of FBI director James Comey is, for the moment at least, one of those events.And then something comes along that is so big and so shocking, it snaps you out of your slumber. The sacking of FBI director James Comey is, for the moment at least, one of those events.
Read the full piece:Read the full piece:
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We’d meant to include this clip in the previous post. It appears to illustrate the Democratic animus for Comey. A Stephen Colbert audience at first cheers upon hearing news of the firing:We’d meant to include this clip in the previous post. It appears to illustrate the Democratic animus for Comey. A Stephen Colbert audience at first cheers upon hearing news of the firing:
Tonight! Stephen reacts to the day's big surprise: the firing of James Comey by President Trump. #LSSC pic.twitter.com/axuUmFLtSdTonight! Stephen reacts to the day's big surprise: the firing of James Comey by President Trump. #LSSC pic.twitter.com/axuUmFLtSd
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Why were Democrats mad at Comey?Why were Democrats mad at Comey?
Because 11 days before the presidential election he sent a letter to Congress announcing that the FBI was pursuing a new lead in its investigation of Hillary Clinton’s emails. Some smart elections observers say the move “probably cost Clinton the election”:Because 11 days before the presidential election he sent a letter to Congress announcing that the FBI was pursuing a new lead in its investigation of Hillary Clinton’s emails. Some smart elections observers say the move “probably cost Clinton the election”:
1. So I have a looooong article up on the Comey letter's impact, and how the media covered it. https://t.co/6M6EdUgTRF1. So I have a looooong article up on the Comey letter's impact, and how the media covered it. https://t.co/6M6EdUgTRF
Although other smart election observers think the “Comey effect” was exaggerated:Although other smart election observers think the “Comey effect” was exaggerated:
I am pretty sure that the Comey effect was exaggerated, maybe greatly, by pre-Comey polls released after the letter https://t.co/bBKq7SaCyx pic.twitter.com/mR8PUUdZlCI am pretty sure that the Comey effect was exaggerated, maybe greatly, by pre-Comey polls released after the letter https://t.co/bBKq7SaCyx pic.twitter.com/mR8PUUdZlC
What do we think? We think that if state polls failed to reflect the mood of voters and if voters decided relatively early whom to support and if media headlines don’t move voters as much as some people think, then the “Comey effect” is dubious.What do we think? We think that if state polls failed to reflect the mood of voters and if voters decided relatively early whom to support and if media headlines don’t move voters as much as some people think, then the “Comey effect” is dubious.
Tim Kaine says he thinks that too:Tim Kaine says he thinks that too:
NPR's @NPRinskeep: Do you think Comey is the reason you're not VP?Tim Kaine: "No, I don't."NPR's @NPRinskeep: Do you think Comey is the reason you're not VP?Tim Kaine: "No, I don't."
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Conway: 'inappropriate' to question timing of firingConway: 'inappropriate' to question timing of firing
Team Trump is out on the airwaves this morning swatting away.Team Trump is out on the airwaves this morning swatting away.
Presidential counselor Kellyanne Conway says it’s inappropriate to question the timing of Comey’s firing.Presidential counselor Kellyanne Conway says it’s inappropriate to question the timing of Comey’s firing.
KELLYANNE CONWAY: "You want to question the timing of when [Trump] fires, when he hires. It’s inappropriate. He’ll do it when he wants to."KELLYANNE CONWAY: "You want to question the timing of when [Trump] fires, when he hires. It’s inappropriate. He’ll do it when he wants to."
Kellyanne getting her chance to prevaricate herself right back into the inner sanctum.Kellyanne getting her chance to prevaricate herself right back into the inner sanctum.
Former governor Mike Huckabee, dad to Trump spokeswoman Sarah Sanders, gets off a joke that does not quite land:Former governor Mike Huckabee, dad to Trump spokeswoman Sarah Sanders, gets off a joke that does not quite land:
That'd be CCN, dumb ass pic.twitter.com/WX79zH5mjxThat'd be CCN, dumb ass pic.twitter.com/WX79zH5mjx
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, the head of a subcommittee investigating Trump’s Russia ties, is in the “meh” crowd this morning with regard to the Comey firing:Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, the head of a subcommittee investigating Trump’s Russia ties, is in the “meh” crowd this morning with regard to the Comey firing:
"This is not Watergate," GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham says on Morning Joe. Notes Democrats called for Comey to be fired. https://t.co/zqfRLjnAMJ"This is not Watergate," GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham says on Morning Joe. Notes Democrats called for Comey to be fired. https://t.co/zqfRLjnAMJ
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Watch Trump watch TVWatch Trump watch TV
Watching Senator Richard Blumenthal speak of Comey is a joke. "Richie" devised one of the greatest military frauds in U.S. history. For....Watching Senator Richard Blumenthal speak of Comey is a joke. "Richie" devised one of the greatest military frauds in U.S. history. For....
He’s watching TV right now. https://t.co/BYAhShbKTvHe’s watching TV right now. https://t.co/BYAhShbKTv
Trump's either watching MoJoe or CNN... https://t.co/WUVKcAJe5fTrump's either watching MoJoe or CNN... https://t.co/WUVKcAJe5f
The president is watching cable news and yelling at the TV on Twitter in real time. https://t.co/GAPJiXowJKThe president is watching cable news and yelling at the TV on Twitter in real time. https://t.co/GAPJiXowJK
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Where will conservatives and elected Republicans settle in reaction to the Comey firing?Where will conservatives and elected Republicans settle in reaction to the Comey firing?
Will they see a threat to the rule of law, condemn Trump, promote a special prosecution of the Russia inquiry and bring their leverage to bear in Congress, where the president has tenuous health care and tax reform initiatives afloat?Will they see a threat to the rule of law, condemn Trump, promote a special prosecution of the Russia inquiry and bring their leverage to bear in Congress, where the president has tenuous health care and tax reform initiatives afloat?
Or will Republicans sense a political opening and once again back the president?Or will Republicans sense a political opening and once again back the president?
House Speaker Paul Ryan's office issued 3 press releases yesterday: 2 on health care, 1 on South Korea. 0 on Comey. https://t.co/TCNVyJoty6House Speaker Paul Ryan's office issued 3 press releases yesterday: 2 on health care, 1 on South Korea. 0 on Comey. https://t.co/TCNVyJoty6
David Frum is a former George W Bush speechwriter and conservative thought-leader who’s long opposed Trump. He ticks off the names of three Republican senators who have expressed a distinct lack of discomfort at the Comey firing:David Frum is a former George W Bush speechwriter and conservative thought-leader who’s long opposed Trump. He ticks off the names of three Republican senators who have expressed a distinct lack of discomfort at the Comey firing:
Grassley, Cornyn, Collins. All aboard the Trump train. pic.twitter.com/G2wx2MS44hGrassley, Cornyn, Collins. All aboard the Trump train. pic.twitter.com/G2wx2MS44h
This morning, it seems that 2/3 of what used to be called the conservative moment is jumping aboard as well. https://t.co/C3fYOyXGYoThis morning, it seems that 2/3 of what used to be called the conservative moment is jumping aboard as well. https://t.co/C3fYOyXGYo
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Rudy?Rudy?
.@RosieGray Just now: a source close to the president tells me Giuliani is 100% in consideration for the position..@RosieGray Just now: a source close to the president tells me Giuliani is 100% in consideration for the position.
Not Rudy?Not Rudy?
Giuliani tells @rosiegray he's not a candidate for FBI Director https://t.co/t6yxrF7bZ9Giuliani tells @rosiegray he's not a candidate for FBI Director https://t.co/t6yxrF7bZ9
Rudy Giuliani is a former federal prosecutor and NYC mayor whose hard-line law-and-order views and past Trump support reflect those of the current head of the justice department, attorney general Jeff Sessions.Rudy Giuliani is a former federal prosecutor and NYC mayor whose hard-line law-and-order views and past Trump support reflect those of the current head of the justice department, attorney general Jeff Sessions.
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Trump predicts he will be thanked for firing ComeyTrump predicts he will be thanked for firing Comey
Here’s a roundup of Trump tweets about the Comey affair sent last night and this morning:Here’s a roundup of Trump tweets about the Comey affair sent last night and this morning:
Cryin' Chuck Schumer stated recently, "I do not have confidence in him (James Comey) any longer." Then acts so indignant. #draintheswampCryin' Chuck Schumer stated recently, "I do not have confidence in him (James Comey) any longer." Then acts so indignant. #draintheswamp
The Democrats have said some of the worst things about James Comey, including the fact that he should be fired, but now they play so sad!The Democrats have said some of the worst things about James Comey, including the fact that he should be fired, but now they play so sad!
James Comey will be replaced by someone who will do a far better job, bringing back the spirit and prestige of the FBI.James Comey will be replaced by someone who will do a far better job, bringing back the spirit and prestige of the FBI.
Comey lost the confidence of almost everyone in Washington, Republican and Democrat alike. When things calm down, they will be thanking me!Comey lost the confidence of almost everyone in Washington, Republican and Democrat alike. When things calm down, they will be thanking me!
While his role in the last presidential election had sullied his reputation, Comey was not the Washington pariah that Trump here makes him out to be. He was admired on both sides of the aisle for his professional integrity and commitment. Both George W Bush and Barack Obama appointed him to top jobs in the justice department. “To know Jim Comey is also to know his fierce independence and his deep integrity,” Obama said in naming him FBI director.While his role in the last presidential election had sullied his reputation, Comey was not the Washington pariah that Trump here makes him out to be. He was admired on both sides of the aisle for his professional integrity and commitment. Both George W Bush and Barack Obama appointed him to top jobs in the justice department. “To know Jim Comey is also to know his fierce independence and his deep integrity,” Obama said in naming him FBI director.
Read more about Comey here:Read more about Comey here:
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Trump discussed firing Comey with figure in Russia inquiry – reportTrump discussed firing Comey with figure in Russia inquiry – report
In testimony before Congress on 20 March, former FBI director James Comey confirmed in public for the first time that the bureau was investigating Russian ties to the Trump campaign.In testimony before Congress on 20 March, former FBI director James Comey confirmed in public for the first time that the bureau was investigating Russian ties to the Trump campaign.
One name that came up repeatedly at the hearing: Roger Stone, the Trump associate and political operative who had seemed to predict trouble for Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta in advance of Wikileaks’ release of Podesta’s emails.One name that came up repeatedly at the hearing: Roger Stone, the Trump associate and political operative who had seemed to predict trouble for Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta in advance of Wikileaks’ release of Podesta’s emails.
Politico reports this morning that Stone was counseling Trump to fire Comey:Politico reports this morning that Stone was counseling Trump to fire Comey:
While shock dominated much of the FBI and the White House, the mood was more elated at Roger Stone’s house in Florida. Several Stone allies and friends said Stone, who has been frequently mentioned in the investigation, encouraged the president to fire Comey in conversations in recent weeks.While shock dominated much of the FBI and the White House, the mood was more elated at Roger Stone’s house in Florida. Several Stone allies and friends said Stone, who has been frequently mentioned in the investigation, encouraged the president to fire Comey in conversations in recent weeks.
On Twitter, Stone signaled praise for the move by posting an image of Trump from The Apprentice saying “You’re fired.”On Twitter, Stone signaled praise for the move by posting an image of Trump from The Apprentice saying “You’re fired.”
Stone declined to comment Tuesday night but said he was enjoying a fine cigar.Stone declined to comment Tuesday night but said he was enjoying a fine cigar.
Discussing the FBI Director's termination w Roger Stone is so blatantly improper I can't wrap my head around it. https://t.co/9iT1hHICzc pic.twitter.com/zfChSpkgPADiscussing the FBI Director's termination w Roger Stone is so blatantly improper I can't wrap my head around it. https://t.co/9iT1hHICzc pic.twitter.com/zfChSpkgPA
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of fallout from president Donald Trump’s firing on Tuesday of FBI director James Comey.Hello and welcome to our live coverage of fallout from president Donald Trump’s firing on Tuesday of FBI director James Comey.
The White House has said, in a series of official letters, that Comey was fired for mishandling an investigation of Hillary Clinton’s emails. But that explanation is the object of intense skepticism this morning, with critics claiming that Trump has attacked the independence of the justice department and the rule of law, either out of personal anger or impulsiveness, or out of a desire to protect himself or his associates from the law.The White House has said, in a series of official letters, that Comey was fired for mishandling an investigation of Hillary Clinton’s emails. But that explanation is the object of intense skepticism this morning, with critics claiming that Trump has attacked the independence of the justice department and the rule of law, either out of personal anger or impulsiveness, or out of a desire to protect himself or his associates from the law.
Republican senators (no less) have pointed out that at the time of his firing Comey was heading up an investigation of ties between Russia and the Trump presidential campaign. Reports emerged after Comey’s firing on Tuesday night that that investigation had taken a substantive new twist, with grand jury subpoenas being issued for records belonging to associates of former national security adviser Michael Flynn, a central figure in the investigation.Republican senators (no less) have pointed out that at the time of his firing Comey was heading up an investigation of ties between Russia and the Trump presidential campaign. Reports emerged after Comey’s firing on Tuesday night that that investigation had taken a substantive new twist, with grand jury subpoenas being issued for records belonging to associates of former national security adviser Michael Flynn, a central figure in the investigation.
If a desire to derail the Russia inquiry was a factor in Comey’s firing, other elements were also in play, including Trump’s unique personality. The president had grown increasingly angry with his inability to quell the Russian inquiry, according to a Politico report overnight. One of his spokespeople dispatched late Tuesday, Sarah Sanders, told reporters that it was “time to move on” from the Russia question.If a desire to derail the Russia inquiry was a factor in Comey’s firing, other elements were also in play, including Trump’s unique personality. The president had grown increasingly angry with his inability to quell the Russian inquiry, according to a Politico report overnight. One of his spokespeople dispatched late Tuesday, Sarah Sanders, told reporters that it was “time to move on” from the Russia question.
Here’s a selection from that Politico piece:Here’s a selection from that Politico piece:
President Trump has been screaming at the television @jdawsey1 reports https://t.co/GsLrFyCs8G pic.twitter.com/Ez5mBz7kZpPresident Trump has been screaming at the television @jdawsey1 reports https://t.co/GsLrFyCs8G pic.twitter.com/Ez5mBz7kZp
The White House was caught off guard by the strong reaction to the Comey firing, the New York Times reported. A second spokesperson, Sean Spicer, said that the timing of Comey’s firing was the result of a justice department recommendation in a letter that turned out to have been sent that same day. Not all conservatives were buying it:The White House was caught off guard by the strong reaction to the Comey firing, the New York Times reported. A second spokesperson, Sean Spicer, said that the timing of Comey’s firing was the result of a justice department recommendation in a letter that turned out to have been sent that same day. Not all conservatives were buying it:
The Rosenstein memo is dated...today. So there was no real recommendation from DOJ. Trump wanted to do it, and they created a paper trail.The Rosenstein memo is dated...today. So there was no real recommendation from DOJ. Trump wanted to do it, and they created a paper trail.
This morning in this blog we’ll be collecting reactions to the Comey firing as they unfold. Below is a roundup of reactions to the news last night and this morning from prominent Republicans.This morning in this blog we’ll be collecting reactions to the Comey firing as they unfold. Below is a roundup of reactions to the news last night and this morning from prominent Republicans.
Governor John Kasich: “extremely troubled”Governor John Kasich: “extremely troubled”
Gov. John Kasich statement on James Comey pic.twitter.com/Wrwj6sGqnzGov. John Kasich statement on James Comey pic.twitter.com/Wrwj6sGqnz
Senator Richard Burr, chairman of the intelligence committee, which is investigating the Trump-Russia link: “troubled”Senator Richard Burr, chairman of the intelligence committee, which is investigating the Trump-Russia link: “troubled”
I am troubled by the timing and reasoning of Director Comey’s termination.I am troubled by the timing and reasoning of Director Comey’s termination.
Senator John McCain: “disappointed”Senator John McCain: “disappointed”
While the President has the legal authority to remove the Director of the FBI, I am disappointed in the President’s decision to remove James Comey from office. James Comey is a man of honor and integrity, and he has led the FBI well in extraordinary circumstances. I have long called for a special congressional committee to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. The president’s decision to remove the FBI Director only confirms the need and the urgency of such a committee.While the President has the legal authority to remove the Director of the FBI, I am disappointed in the President’s decision to remove James Comey from office. James Comey is a man of honor and integrity, and he has led the FBI well in extraordinary circumstances. I have long called for a special congressional committee to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. The president’s decision to remove the FBI Director only confirms the need and the urgency of such a committee.
Senator Marco Rubio: “surprised”Senator Marco Rubio: “surprised”
Marco Rubio "surprised" by Comey's firing, "but it's a decision the president's made and we'll go from here." https://t.co/PGVFL9o6DK pic.twitter.com/HWVS4DWLsRMarco Rubio "surprised" by Comey's firing, "but it's a decision the president's made and we'll go from here." https://t.co/PGVFL9o6DK pic.twitter.com/HWVS4DWLsR
Senator Ben Sasse: “very troubling”Senator Ben Sasse: “very troubling”
my statement on Comey firing pic.twitter.com/Mc4o4pnQavmy statement on Comey firing pic.twitter.com/Mc4o4pnQav
Former NYC mayor and prosecutor Rudy Giuliani: “correct” decisionFormer NYC mayor and prosecutor Rudy Giuliani: “correct” decision
Just now: Giuliani here at the Trump hotel, says he thinks Trump was correct to fire Comey. pic.twitter.com/a8PiCSbQG4Just now: Giuliani here at the Trump hotel, says he thinks Trump was correct to fire Comey. pic.twitter.com/a8PiCSbQG4
Trump himself has started the morning with a typical Twitter blast:Trump himself has started the morning with a typical Twitter blast:
The Democrats have said some of the worst things about James Comey, including the fact that he should be fired, but now they play so sad!The Democrats have said some of the worst things about James Comey, including the fact that he should be fired, but now they play so sad!
Thanks for reading and please join us in the comments.Thanks for reading and please join us in the comments.