Posted on 05/09/2017 5:06:02 PM PDT by Enlightened1
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said Tuesday he is “disappointed” with President Trump's decision to fire FBI Directory James Comey, arguing such a move reinforces his calls for a special congressional panel to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election.
“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,” McCain said in a statement.
Comey’s firing comes in the midst of an ongoing FBI investigation into whether Moscow interfered in the 2016 election, including whether Trump transition officials worked with Russian officials. The issue is also being probed by the House and Senate Intelligences committees.
McCain said Comey’s firing amid the FBI's Russia probe is all the more reason to form a special congressional committee that will independently investigate the matter. “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,” he continued.
While a number of GOP senators voiced support for Trump's decision to fire the FBI chief, McCain praised Comey as "man of honor and integrity" who "has led the FBI well in extraordinary circumstances."
Critics have questioned whether Trump’s decision was an attempt to sway the FBI's Russia investigation, with many questioning the timing of Comey’s dismissal.
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what’s going on? Why do we have “News from McCain” every day of the week lately?
McCain is worried now that the new Director may uncover his involvement in the Russia scheme and/or the dossier.
Well that didn’t take long for this moron to open his
mouth.
Senator McWeasel, RINO anti-American of the age.
I got here too late to vote against him in the primary.
When he’s up again, if I’m still living in Arizona, I’ll actively work for his primary opponent.
He has got to go.
I just wonder what secrets McCain has that Comey was protecting...
McCain is a progressive loon just look at the 2008 election he worked his hardest to get Obama elected
McSuck is in on the democrats scheme to impeach Trump over BS allegations. You can bet on that.
FOX is virtually unwatchable. I switched on the 5 o’clock show and that deranged madman Ezekiel Emmanuel was a panelist.
We need to re-open the Mental Hospitals and that spitting, slimy Snake needs to be the first Patient.
I hear ya. Voted for Kelli Ward, too. Didn’t vote for anyone in the general. Hoping she runs against Flake. Makes me ill to feel as though I need to apologize for the stupidity of AZ voters.
As an Arizonian I have come to believe it will take an act of God to rid us of John McCain. He is the epitome of that senator in the movie ‘The Shooter’ starring Mark Wahlberg....I have been praying frankly For God to intervene before another election cycle happens.
Trust me, the vast majority of conservatives in America feel your anger and share your vexation with the Arizona voters.
Anyone surprised?
If McCain isn’t the biggest douchebag he is a close 2nd.
Right.
Now McCain can worry about an investigation into his many dealings with foreign governments, terrorists and other assorted groups that should be dealt with only through the government agencies empowered by law to do so.
I’m disappointed McCain was one of the Keating Five. Very disappointing
Wonder how he feels about Sheriff David Clarke for FBI director??
President Trump has done more good for this country in four months than Sen McCain has in his entire political career.
Love your screen name. I moved here last August from Washington State... 70 degrees to 115.
Anxiously awaiting my firs full monsoon season!
Johnny might want to go see a doctor. Looks like it’s flaring up again. I suggest rest and retirement.
He’s a maverick. McCain thinks for himself. I don’t agree with him on his statement, but he speaks his mind. He doesn’t toe the party line.
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