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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Im disappointed that McCain keeps on being re-elected..seriously what is wrong with people
Which makes it even better.
I’m disappointed that MsStain has to open his pie hole for ‘relevance’.
Should remove any doubt Trump did the right thing.
Of course you are McCain.... You no longer have cover for supporting your ISIS buddies.
McCabe needs firing ALSO:
McCain if you would have dared to oppose the democrat’s nominee when you were the GOP candidate, with even one tenth as much opposition you have mustered in the last couple of months against the GOP president.
You might have actually won the election.
Too bad, you got the whole thing so backwards.
Maybe Trump can figure out how to fire McCain and make it a twofer
If only we could fire McCanus.
McCain is all about himself.... look at me look at me... STFU and go away “Sellout”.
I’m disappointed McCain keeps wasting Oxygen.
Just watched “The Story” on FOX...They were saying Trump was wrong in the way he did this and it should not have been done...
Then on comes Tucker Carlson and says it was about time this was done...
Except for Carlson and Hannity, FOX has gone to the dark side....
Did my part. Donated & voted Ward in primary, voted for the Dem in the general.
I have long called for a special congressional committee to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 election...
That’s because you’re a miserable traitorous POS self serving narcissistic greedy crooked scumbag f##.
More good news!
Trump keeps winning!
Which means it was the right thing to do.
When is this traitorous coward going to STFU?
Take a pill a**hole.
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