The Comey Firing Was Already Turning Into a Russia Problem
The White House’s explanation for dumping FBI Director James Comey was already colliding with the obvious political reality: Comey had been leading the bureau while it investigated Russian interference and possible ties to Trump associates. By May 7, the firing was no longer being treated as a routine personnel move. It was being read as an act that could taint the investigation itself. That made the administration’s messaging look less like clarity and more like cover.
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The Comey Firing Was Already Turning Into a Russia Problem
The White House’s explanation for dumping FBI Director James Comey was already colliding with the obvious political reality: Comey had been leading the bureau while it investigated Russian interference and possible ties to Trump associates. By May 7, the firing was no longer being treated as a routine personnel move. It was being read as an act that could taint the investigation itself. That made the administration’s messaging look less like clarity and more like cover.
The White House’s explanation for dumping FBI Director James Comey was already colliding with the obvious political reality: Comey had been leading the bureau while it investigated Russian interference and possible ties to Trump associates. By May 7, the firing was no longer being treated as a routine personnel move. It was being read as an act that could taint the investigation itself. That made the administration’…
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