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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsANALYSIS: Comey goes nuclear in showdown with Trump
He accused the president and his top aides of lying. He suggested that the president wanted special treatment in exchange for loyalty. He said he thinks he lost his job because of how he handled the Russia investigation.
James Comey served notice that if President Donald Trump operates like a bully, there are powerful people who know how to punch back. The ex-FBI director's powerful, riveting testimony -- delivered under oath before the Senate Intelligence Committee -- overflowed with headlines and revelations that will resonate for months or longer.
Among the big takeaways: In Comey, Trump has made an enemy who knows the levers of Washington power and has already put in motion forces that are beyond the presidents ability to control.
The hearing established that -- in a point celebrated by the presidents allies -- Trump was not a target of an FBI investigation when Comey led the bureau. But Comeys words and actions since being fired make it more likely that he is one now.
https://www.google.com/amp/abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/analysis-comey-nuclear-showdown-trump/story%3Fid%3D47918344
Actual photo of Trump's head exploding during Comey testimony...
mhw
(678 posts)Wonder what Putin's doing today?
Not too happy.
Hopefully.
AwakeAtLast
(14,132 posts)That Mr. Comey is deserving of the respect that has been reported he receives. It is not imaginary either, which means there are lots of people willing to do what is needed to vindicate him and make 45 pay - and pay dearly.
orangecrush
(19,597 posts)He clearly puts country first.
And, as he aaid, there is a lot we don't get to hear that the committe did get to hear in closed session.