WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey blasts President Donald Trump as unethical and "untethered to truth" in a sharply critical new book that describes Trump as fixated in the early days of his administration on having the FBI debunk salacious rumors he insisted were untrue but could distress his wife.In the forthcoming book, Comey compares Trump to a mafia don and calls his leadership of the country "ego driven and about personal loyalty."He also reveals new details about his interactions with Trump and his own decision-making in handling the Hillary Clinton email investigation before the 2016 election. He casts Trump as a mobster-like figure who sought to blur the line between law enforcement and politics and tried to pressure him personally regarding his investigation into Russian election interference.The book adheres closely to Comey's public testimony and written statements about his contacts with Trump and his growing concern about Trump's integrity. It also … [Read more...] about Former FBI director Comey compares Trump to mob boss
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Former FBI Director Comey’s Memoir Paints A Damning Portrait Of Trump Presidency
Politics Former FBI Director Comey's Memoir Paints A Damning Portrait Of Trump Presidency Listen · 3:39 3:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/602023690/602024106" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post reporter Philip Rucker about what's inside former FBI Director James Comey's memoir. … [Read more...] about Former FBI Director Comey’s Memoir Paints A Damning Portrait Of Trump Presidency
GOP Launches ‘LyinComey.com’ Ahead of Former FBI Director’s Book Release
The Republican National Committee (RNC) bought the domain name “LyinComey.com” and launched the website shortly before former FBI Director James Comey’s scheduled book tour next week. The RNC website, LyinComey.com, features quotes from senior Democratic leaders—including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)—attacking Comey’s character during the 2016 presidential election.The website also presented other opposition research questioning the former FBI director’s credibility, including a claim that Comey tried to paint himself as an innocent, nonpartisan victim of President Trump’s administration instead of a “politically motivated Washington insider.” “James Comey’s publicity tour is a self-serving attempt to make money and rehabilitate his own image,” RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement. “Comey is a liar and a leaker, and his misconduct … [Read more...] about GOP Launches ‘LyinComey.com’ Ahead of Former FBI Director’s Book Release
Report: John Kelly called President Trump ‘dishonorable’ for firing former FBI Director James Comey
White House chief of staff John Kelly called President Trump “dishonorable” and considered quitting over the way he fired former FBI director James Comey, according to a report Thursday.Comey recounts Kelly’s emotional response to his dismissal in his forthcoming memoir, which is set to hit shelves next week, the Daily Beast reported.The longtime lawman writes that Kelly was “sick” about the situation and “intended to quit” in protest.Trump dumped Comey in May, later admitting that his decision was made in part because of the federal investigation into his campaign’s possible coordination with Russian looking to influence the election.Comey learned of his firing from a television news report while he was addressing agents in California.RELATED: James Comey through his career 30 PHOTOS James Comey through the years See Gallery James Comey through the years FBI Director James Comey waits before testifying at a House … [Read more...] about Report: John Kelly called President Trump ‘dishonorable’ for firing former FBI Director James Comey
Former FBI director James Comey compares President Trump to mob boss in shocking new interview
Former FBI director James Comey compared President Trump to a mob boss in a new ABC News interview that is set to air this weekend.Comey, fired by Trump last May, has largely remained quiet about the President and his administration over the past 11 months, but it appears that’s about to change.The interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, airing Sunday at 10 p.m. as part of a “20/20” special, is “going to shock the president and his team,” a source told Axios. 17 PHOTOS Notable people who have been fired or resigned from Trump's administration See Gallery Notable people who have been fired or resigned from Trump's administration White House Communications Director Hope Hicks reportedly announced her resignation after testifying about her job and being required to tell "white lies." (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images) H.R. McMaster was replaced by John Bolton as national security advisor in March … [Read more...] about Former FBI director James Comey compares President Trump to mob boss in shocking new interview