BBC - Did President Trump fire James Comey as part of a cover-up?

[orangecrush]

Donald Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey caught Washington by complete surprise. No one - in Congress, in conservative circles, even in the FBI itself - seemingly had an inkling of what was in store.
As politicians and pundits survey the fallout, here are a few of the big questions they are likely to contemplate.
Was it a cover-up?
The abruptness and timing of Mr Comey's dismissal, to put it mildly, is highly suspicious.
Just over a week ago, the FBI director talked about his agency's investigation into Russian meddling in the US presidential election - and possible Russian ties to the Trump campaign - before a Senate committee.
He was scheduled to appear before Congress again to discuss "worldwide threats" on Thursday.


http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39866645



The BBC earned its reputation as a beacon of truth in WW2, broadcasting reliable news to counter nazi propaganda.

[rzemanfl]

1. "Beacon of truth in WW2" is probably a stretch, but K&R anyway. n/t

[orangecrush]

2. Thanks

The BBC has an interesting history.

[Sinistrous]

3. Of course Corney's firing is part of a cover-up by the Bannon - Trump - Sessions syndicate.

Can we at least pretend to avoid being naive about this?

[orangecrush]

4. Obvious

To the rest of the world.

[oasis]

5. Cover up. But it won't get by. nt

[Cha]

6. YES.

[Zambero]

7. More of a decapitation

Don't just cover up the FBI's investigation. Proceed to kill it in its tracks.