“Regardless of recommendation, I was going to fire Comey,” Trump told NBC News in an interview broadcast in part on Thursday, two days after the FBI chief’s dismissal. Through it all, White House officials were unable to shake the focus on an investigation of Russian interference in last year’s US election. “We had a very nice dinner and at that time he told me you’re not under investigation,” Trump said. Rosenstein and Sessions sent letters to the White House on Tuesday, and Trump fired Comey later that day. “Director Comey enjoyed broad support in the FBI and still does to this day,” McCabe said in response to a question.

Source: Mint May 12, 2017 05:03 UTC