- 23 May 2017 03:23
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He stated he fired him in relation to the Russia Probe, which was also in the report as well. The report detailed how he had mishandled both investigations, had "No confidence" amoungst his subordinates and recommended he be "strongly reprimanded", which the AG then recommended on top that he be fired.
Yes he did say that mishandling of Flynn was part of his final decision, however the official letter indicates this was simply the "breaking point" for Trump, as he cites the previous two reports strongly.
To interpret it as anything but "the final straw for Trump himself" is incorrect. Others would have fired him earlier. In fact Clinton probably would have fired him immediately if she had won in November.
Trump was actually too lenient on him and clearly tried to make it work with him in the role. The Democrats are attempting a coup on the basis of a botched attempt by Trump to soothe things over and help Comey keep his job.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Ideology: Australian Liberalism
Stormsmith wrote:No. He was fired by Trump. Trump wanted him to stop investigating Flynn. Comey wouldn't. Trump fired Comey, and said so unequivocally.
He stated he fired him in relation to the Russia Probe, which was also in the report as well. The report detailed how he had mishandled both investigations, had "No confidence" amoungst his subordinates and recommended he be "strongly reprimanded", which the AG then recommended on top that he be fired.
Yes he did say that mishandling of Flynn was part of his final decision, however the official letter indicates this was simply the "breaking point" for Trump, as he cites the previous two reports strongly.
To interpret it as anything but "the final straw for Trump himself" is incorrect. Others would have fired him earlier. In fact Clinton probably would have fired him immediately if she had won in November.
Trump was actually too lenient on him and clearly tried to make it work with him in the role. The Democrats are attempting a coup on the basis of a botched attempt by Trump to soothe things over and help Comey keep his job.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Ideology: Australian Liberalism