Posted on 06/07/2017 11:50:17 AM PDT by TheConservator
The official statement (pdf.) from James Comey, to be read during the hearing tomorrow, has bombshells — but they are helpful to Donald Trump. The statement is embedded in full at the bottom of this post.
Comey confirms — contrary to media reports — that he told Trump that Trump was not personally under investigation.
Comey also paints a picture of Trump trying to put in a good word for Michael Flynn, but there is no suggestion that anything rising to the level of obstruction of justice was said. Also, Comey made clear that those comments did not relate to the general investigation of Russian interference in the election.
We will have additional analysis shortly.
Here are some key excerpts (mostly) in the order in which they appear, and how they relate to prior media reporting.
Comey confirmed — three times in the statement — that he told Trump he was not under investigation:
January 6
“In that context, prior to the January 6 meeting, I discussed with the FBI’s leadership team whether I should be prepared to assure President-Elect Trump that we were not investigating him personally. That was true; we did not have an open counter-intelligence case on him. We agreed I should do so if circumstances warranted. During our one-on-one meeting at Trump Tower, based on President Elect Trump’s reaction to the briefing and without him directly asking the question, I offered that assurance.”
January 27
“During the dinner, the President returned to the salacious material I had briefed him about on January 6, and, as he had done previously, expressed his disgust for the allegations and strongly denied them. He said he was considering ordering me to investigate the alleged incident to prove it didn’t happen. I replied that he should give that careful thought because it might create a narrative that we were investigating him personally, which we weren’t, and because it was very difficult to prove a negative. He said he would think about it and asked me to think about it.”
March 30
“I explained that we had briefed the leadership of Congress on exactly which individuals we were investigating and that we had told those Congressional leaders that we were not personally investigating President Trump. I reminded him I had previously told him that. He repeatedly told me, “We need to get that fact out.””
More to follow.
This was shit from 25 years ago.
I gave them all them names they needed. It was Obama bullshit.
I responded to a post. That’s all.
It was Obama. They are gone.
Look --- I am not trying to throw you "under-the-bus" at all...
You already did your part -- now, it's my turn.
And my turn alone...
They were honest to say where it came from.
Phoenix.
That is all I needed.
You are not alone.
If they come knocking, you may want to share it.
I did not do anything but answer their questions.
You need to figure out who put you there. I did.
That is your key.
You already did your part — now, it’s my turn.
And my turn alone...
“If the FBI is at your door. Answer them. Period.”
Enjoy a song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivFYVAntpw0&list=RDjhat-xUQ6dw
"...And all the tears you cried that called my name - And when you needed me, I came through..."
Great song - thanks for the reminder. Gotta say, I have no better purpose than trying to save our Republic, as the Founding Fathers; envisioned it...
“If the FBI is at your door. Answer them. Period.”
My front door is unlocked and the lights are on --- "they" have known me for a LONG time now...
You are in the the graces of God.
Your worries are less than mine. The new school is gone.
Just being in the game is quite a bitch.
Key is keeping the voice box silent.
Michael
You are in the the graces of God.
Your worries are less than mine. The new school is gone.
Just being in the game is quite a bitch.
Key is keeping the voice box silent.
Michael
Thanks for the advice -- And, I *sincerely* mean that.
Godspeed to us all...
comey told Trump and would not tell the world/media. comey said hillary was not under investigation, in July when he gave his diatribe... and even then, he refused to say that Trump was not under investigation. He was asked and he said he could not comment on it.. but did for hillary. they all work under the same hat.. liberal progressives who hate Trump for being elected and taking their world power away from them.
SimpleMan
Forget your lust - for the rich man's gold. All that you need, is in your soul...
Just hang out on FR.
Many posters are wiser than me.
I am in the Charlotte area and must sign out.
God Speed my FRiend.
Just hang out on FR.
Many posters are wiser than me.
I am in the Charlotte area and must sign out.
God Speed my FRiend.
People like you give me courage -- stay strong FRiend.
Kansas City born and bred here.
God Bless you and yours...
Confidence is the key you are looking for.
You already know the challenge.
May God get you there.
I heard the hearing starts at 10:00 am. Does anyone know how long it is likely to be? Does anyone plan to run a live thread while the hearing is being broadcast?
Comey was bought and paid for by the Clintons a long time ago.
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