Carisa Frisby
In true “Apprentice” fashion Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey. Comey was responsible for the investigation of whether members of the Trump campaign worked with Russia and its interference with last year’s presidential election.
The announcement shocked Washington D.C., the United States and more specifically, Comey and the FBI. Allegedly, Comey, who was unaware of the decision, was in a briefing with agents when the news broke on television. After 24 hours, people are still reeling over the announcement.
The Trump administration claims that the dismissal was due to the mishandling of the Clinton email investigation. Democrats believe it is because the investigation was coming uncomfortably close to the White House.
A letter to Comey states that the dismissal was effective immediately and that he was “not able to effectively lead the bureau.”
The letter went on to say “It is essential that we find new leadership for the FBI that restores public trust and confidence in its vital law enforcement mission,” Trump told Comey in the letter. “I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.”
Congress was not only shocked, but, largely unsupportive of the President’s decision. Republicans stated this was a mistake, a loss for the bureau and the Nation. Rep. Senator Richard Burr stated that he was distressed by the timing of the dismissal and “further confuses an already an already difficult investigation.”
Republican Senator John McCain, who has had previous run-ins with the President added: “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.”
Last week, Hillary Clinton stated that she was on her way to winning until Comey’s letter and WikiLeaks raised doubts in the minds of those who were going to vote for her.
Perhaps this is a relief for Comey, who watched his reputation get tarnished during the 2016 presidential election.
At this time, the White House is looking for a replacement.
