The timing of Comey’s dismissal seemed to be related to the recent confirmation of Rod Rosenstein as deputy attorney general. A statement from the White House said: “Today, President Donald J Trump informed FBI director James Comey that he has been terminated and removed from office. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Former FBI director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before a Senate judiciary committee hearing. Facebook Twitter Pinterest White House press secretary Sean Spicer talks to media following Donald Trump abruptly dismissal of FBI director James Comey. For President Trump to fire the man responsible for investigating his own campaign’s ties to the Russians imperils that fundamental principle.”

Source: The Guardian May 09, 2017 21:55 UTC