Posted on 03/08/2017 4:43:30 PM PST by Olog-hai
FBI Director James Comey said Wednesday he plans to serve his entire 10-year term, even as controversy swirls over his attempt to rebut President Donald Trumps claim that the Obama administration tapped his phones during the election.
Youre stuck with me for another 6½ years, Comey said during a cybersecurity conference at Boston College.
Comey was appointed 3½ years ago by then-President Barack Obama.
Controversy erupted last weekend after Trump tweeted that Obama had tapped his phones at Trump Tower during the election. Trump offered no evidence of his claim. Comey asked the Justice Department to publicly reject the allegation as false.
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Don’t think so . The 10 years is a term limit not a job guarantee. He can be replaced.
I doubt this occurs.
I wouldn’t bet my money on that
I don't trust anyone who was part of the power structure before Trump was inaugurated. Some may be okay, but my gut feeling is that most are snakes, Republicans included.
ML/NJ
Impeached for cause? Someone watching-the-watchers has a dossier on Comey.
Why do these crooked SOBs get ten year appointments to begin with? They shouldn’t get more than a two year contract and have some serious penalty clauses in there if they act in a partisan manner
Really? I hate that.
Why would you wonder? The arrogant SOB might as well just come out and say it. He needs to be fired and brought up on criminal charges. I’m sure that would negate any pay he has coming on the BS contract
The position of FBI director exists as part of the executive branch therefore the President can replace the director at any time.
Ego as tall as he is
Precisely!
J Edgar Hoover served 48 years as head of the FBI. Congress established the 10 year term limit following Hoover’s tenure.
Comey serves at the will of the POTUS. He can be terminated... prior to close of business on any given day.
His comment was likely a poor attempt at humor.
We ARE NOT “stuck” with him for the next six and one half years.
His hubris might also be his downfall. Time will tell.
I want him gone yesterday.
See page 18:
Also because he denied the truth and there was spying on Trump’s computer during an election.
You don't know what the hell you're talking about. You should just read and leave the typing to the adults.
Sure, keep it up. You’re boss is giving you enough rope for you to hang yourself with it.
Thanks for the info. I remember what JEH was like. They shouldn’t, though get any longer contract than a house member gets from the voters in their district. Some serious head rolling needs to occur in the intelligence agencies. ALL of them
Yikes! That picture scared me so badly, I think it just took 10 years off my life. Man, that woman is evil!
Um, Trump can and likely will fire your traitorous *ss.
You’re very welcome. Maybe Comey found a white hat to don, since the election?
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