The Daily
Special Edition: ‘Nut Job’
May 19, 2017
Renowned journalists Maggie Haberman and Matt Apuzzo discuss President Trump's comments about James Comey, the impact of recent revelations on his first trip abroad, the connection between breaking news and Comey's firing, and the lack of acceptance of legal consequences in real life.
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- President Trump described James Comey as a 'nut job' and claimed that his firing relieved pressure related to Russia, which raises concerns of obstruction of justice.
- The President's comments in the Oval Office suggest that he may have intentionally tried to impede or undermine the investigation into his campaign, adding to the accusations of obstructing justice.
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President Trump's comments to Russian officials on firing Comey
In a meeting at the White House, President Trump informed the Russian Foreign Minister and Ambassador that he had fired FBI Director James Comey. He described Comey as a 'nut job' and claimed that his firing relieved pressure related to Russia. This revelation provides ammunition to critics who argue that the President obstructed justice by firing Comey while he was leading the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
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