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Here’s how US lawmakers are reacting to James Comey’s firing
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Former FBI Director James Comey.
US lawmakers have been sounding off after President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday.
The reactions range from agreement to dismay in light of the multiple controversies surrounding the Trump administration — chief among them, the inquiry into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 US election. Comey had been leading that investigation on behalf of the FBI.
Bipartisan investigation of the Trump campaign’s contacts with Russia are ongoing in the House and Senate.
Here’s a look at how Democrats and Republicans are reacting to the FBI director’s firing.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican, South Carolina
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says he is on board with President Donald Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey. In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, Graham said, “given the recent controversies surrounding the director, I believe a fresh start will serve the FBI and the nation well. I encourage the president to select the most qualified professional available who will serve our nation’s interests.”
Graham chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism. He led hearings on Monday in which former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper testified about Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, who was fired in February over his contacts with Russian operatives prior to Trump’s inauguration.
Graham has been an infrequent critic of Trump before and after the 2016 election, and has been vocal about getting to the bottom of the Russia investigation. As recently as Tuesday, Graham said he has questions about potential business ties Trump may have with the Kremlin.
Dianne Feinstein, Democrat, California
Feinstein, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said “The next FBI director must be strong and independent and will receive a fair hearing in the Judiciary Committee.”
Sen. Bob Casey, Democrat, Pennsylvania
Casey said in a statement on Tuesday: “This is Nixonian. Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein must immediately appoint a special prosecutor to continue the Trump/Russia investigation.”
Sen. Chuck Grassley, Republican, Iowa
“Over the course of the last several months, Director Comey’s decisions on controversial matters have prompted concern from across the political spectrum and from career law enforcement experts,” Grassley said in his statement.
“The handling of the Clinton email investigation is a clear example of how Comey’s decisions have called into question the trust and political independence of the FBI.”
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat, Maryland
Van Hollen, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, said on Twitter: “The ‘you’re fired’ approach doesn’t work when you’re President. POTUS you’re creating a crisis of confidence in our Justice Department.”
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Former FBI Director James Comey.
US lawmakers have been sounding off after President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday.
The reactions range from agreement to dismay in light of the multiple controversies surrounding the Trump administration — chief among them, the inquiry into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 US election. Comey had been leading that investigation on behalf of the FBI.
Bipartisan investigation of the Trump campaign’s contacts with Russia are ongoing in the House and Senate.
Here’s a look at how Democrats and Republicans are reacting to the FBI director’s firing.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican, South Carolina
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says he is on board with President Donald Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey. In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, Graham said, “given the recent controversies surrounding the director, I believe a fresh start will serve the FBI and the nation well. I encourage the president to select the most qualified professional available who will serve our nation’s interests.”
Graham chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism. He led hearings on Monday in which former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper testified about Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, who was fired in February over his contacts with Russian operatives prior to Trump’s inauguration.
Graham has been an infrequent critic of Trump before and after the 2016 election, and has been vocal about getting to the bottom of the Russia investigation. As recently as Tuesday, Graham said he has questions about potential business ties Trump may have with the Kremlin.
Feinstein, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said “The next FBI director must be strong and independent and will receive a fair hearing in the Judiciary Committee.”
Sen. Bob Casey, Democrat, Pennsylvania
Casey said in a statement on Tuesday: “This is Nixonian. Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein must immediately appoint a special prosecutor to continue the Trump/Russia investigation.”
Sen. Chuck Grassley, Republican, Iowa
“Over the course of the last several months, Director Comey’s decisions on controversial matters have prompted concern from across the political spectrum and from career law enforcement experts,” Grassley said in his statement.
“The handling of the Clinton email investigation is a clear example of how Comey’s decisions have called into question the trust and political independence of the FBI.”
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat, Maryland
Van Hollen, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, said on Twitter: “The ‘you’re fired’ approach doesn’t work when you’re President. POTUS you’re creating a crisis of confidence in our Justice Department.”
Read more stories on Business Insider, Malaysian edition of the world’s fastest-growing business and technology news website.
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