This account of Comey’s firing, including details about the letter, was provided by several people familiar with the events. “But this White House is committed to being open and transparent with the special counsel’s investigation.”A Mueller spokesman declined to comment. At one point, Trump was warned that firing Comey would not end the Russia investigation but would instead probably extend it. He acknowledged the likelihood but said he believed firing Comey was the right move and wanted to push ahead. “I’ve talked with Director Mueller about this,” Rosenstein told the AP.

Source: National Post September 02, 2017 02:26 UTC