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herding cats

(19,549 posts)
Wed May 10, 2017, 11:44 PM May 2017

Comey associates say he did NOT tell Trump on 3 occasions that he wasn't being investigated

Comey associates say he did NOT tell Trump on 3 occasions that he wasn't being investigated, despite Trump's claims.







A Justice Department official familiar with events leading to the termination said it was bolstered by Mr. Comey’s emotional testimony to a Senate committee last week standing by his actions in the Clinton probe. “Even in hindsight—and this has been one of the world’s most painful experiences— would make the same decision,” Mr. Comey said.

Messrs. Rosenstein and Sessions found the testimony inexcusable, the official said, because the testimony suggested Mr. Comey would do the same thing again.

Those close to Mr. Comey said he was blindsided by his dismissal, which he saw on TV while at a law-enforcement event in Los Angeles. He was hurt that after years of service, he didn’t receive a courtesy call from the White House, a close associate said, and initially thought the television reports were part of an elaborate joke. The White House said it was following protocol in delivering the dismissal letter by hand to his Washington office.

Mr. Comey’s associates also denied the claim made by Mr. Trump, in his letter firing Mr. Comey, that the director told him on three occasions that he wasn’t under investigation. They said Mr. Comey never gave Mr. Trump any such guidance, which would violate longstanding policies on criminal investigations. “That is literally farcical,” said one associate.

https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/as-the-fbi-reels-candidates-emerge-to-succeed-james-comey-1494459279
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Comey associates say he did NOT tell Trump on 3 occasions that he wasn't being investigated (Original Post) herding cats May 2017 OP
trumps a lying bastard William769 May 2017 #1
He is and he has proven such repeatedly. herding cats May 2017 #5
The fake media is not fake (excluding fox and RW BS'rs) but arthritisR_US May 2017 #17
It is, of course, the simplest question that can be put to Comey jberryhill May 2017 #2
It's not even classified. herding cats May 2017 #6
It is a factual contention which the White House has publically made jberryhill May 2017 #7
That's as I thought. herding cats May 2017 #8
The very idea is pretty ludicrous... Wounded Bear May 2017 #3
"That is literally farcical." Absolutely farcical, and Donald Trump admitted by saying R B Garr May 2017 #4
trump the gd LIAR.. the 666 circle of hell will be too Cha May 2017 #9
Trump lied!!! tavalon May 2017 #10
No duh. Glimmer of Hope May 2017 #11
I'll bet Comey wishes he could have his vote back world wide wally May 2017 #12
Karma isn't just for chameleons.... OnDoutside May 2017 #13
I think there are many people who let stand the perception that they voted Republican, LuckyLib May 2017 #22
What it really was was this statement right here Egnever May 2017 #14
I never thought Comedy said that. Trump is all about creating his own reality HeiressofBickworth May 2017 #15
Trump meant to clear himself by inserting that nutty declaration. oasis May 2017 #16
my take is that cheato asked him 3 times, and comey mopinko May 2017 #18
Trump's way of inserting propaganda points into the official record. eShirl May 2017 #19
While I didn't like how Comey handled Blue_Roses May 2017 #20
Of course. Trump's bald faced lying. Because that's just what Trump does. Tommy_Carcetti May 2017 #21
He creates mountains of steaming lies each and every day. It's astounding. LuckyLib May 2017 #23
...either Trump is hearing voices, or Comey set him up.... Sancho May 2017 #24

William769

(55,124 posts)
1. trumps a lying bastard
Wed May 10, 2017, 11:51 PM
May 2017

He has proven this time & time again.

I fear what he has done to the presidency & trust is forever gone.

herding cats

(19,549 posts)
5. He is and he has proven such repeatedly.
Thu May 11, 2017, 12:05 AM
May 2017

However, I'm an optimist. I believe if we elect another sane Democrat to the presidency trust can be resorted. Look at how popular Obama was in the western world for an example.

Trump isn't the end all of our Democracy, global respect or national pride yet. We can still overcome his (orange) stain on our nation.

herding cats

(19,549 posts)
6. It's not even classified.
Thu May 11, 2017, 12:09 AM
May 2017

The Senate Dems can ask it and share his answer since it's not sensitive material, correct?

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
7. It is a factual contention which the White House has publically made
Thu May 11, 2017, 12:18 AM
May 2017

I cannot imagine a claim of privilege that would attach to the response called for by the question "Did you tell him that three times?" and "when?"

Wounded Bear

(58,437 posts)
3. The very idea is pretty ludicrous...
Wed May 10, 2017, 11:53 PM
May 2017

While, I hate what Comey did with the heat of a thousand suns, I was never totally convinced he was a partisan hack.

Looks like Comey will be talking to the Senate. Guess it will be a closed meeting, but the leaks should be instructive.

R B Garr

(16,919 posts)
4. "That is literally farcical." Absolutely farcical, and Donald Trump admitted by saying
Thu May 11, 2017, 12:00 AM
May 2017

that that he was trying to influence Comey or compromise him which would "violate longstanding policies on criminal investigations." So Donald is a liar and an idiot liar on top of that. He put it in writing, what a totally incompetent idiot.

LuckyLib

(6,814 posts)
22. I think there are many people who let stand the perception that they voted Republican,
Thu May 11, 2017, 06:53 PM
May 2017

but who, in fact, voted for Hillary. I'd like to think any competent individual had enough evidence going into the voting booth to make a rationale decision. Even folks who were seen as Republican.

 

Egnever

(21,506 posts)
14. What it really was was this statement right here
Thu May 11, 2017, 02:29 AM
May 2017

He told the Senate last week it had made him "mildly nauseous" to think his intervention could have affected the election,



That blew Trumps noodle.

oasis

(49,150 posts)
16. Trump meant to clear himself by inserting that nutty declaration.
Thu May 11, 2017, 02:54 AM
May 2017

Who didn't know it was just another one of his lies?

Well, maybe his Kool aid swilling deplorables went for it.

mopinko

(69,804 posts)
18. my take is that cheato asked him 3 times, and comey
Thu May 11, 2017, 08:45 AM
May 2017

gave him a glomar, and he didnt get what that was. he thought he was agreeing w him, when he was actually non-commital.

Blue_Roses

(12,894 posts)
20. While I didn't like how Comey handled
Thu May 11, 2017, 09:22 AM
May 2017

the Clinton email debacle, I wasn't completely convinced he was pulling for the Don either. In fact, the more I watched him in the Congressional hearings, I saw someone who had a resolve to get to the bottom of this investigation and I think he was more convicted that ever. I think he genuinely felt like he had let Clinton and the public down, even though he would never have said it.

I read an article in the Washington Post this morning that said Comey was seen puttering around in his yard yesterday. It made me sad for him. Trump did a shitty, shitty thing, but Comey will probably remain silent.

And the nightmare continues...

Tommy_Carcetti

(43,080 posts)
21. Of course. Trump's bald faced lying. Because that's just what Trump does.
Thu May 11, 2017, 09:27 AM
May 2017

See also:

*Thousands of Muslims celebrating 9-11 from New Jersey
*1.5 million people at his inauguration
*3-5 million illegally cast votes
*President Obama personally ordering a wiretap on him
*His golf course was the site of a famed Civil War battle

Sancho

(9,065 posts)
24. ...either Trump is hearing voices, or Comey set him up....
Thu May 11, 2017, 07:00 PM
May 2017

and Comey lied to Trump knowing that Trump was crazy and no one could prove what was said.

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