James Comey not fired over Russia investigation, claims Trump

Tweet contradicts interview given immediately after dismissal Trump had previously said Comey was fired over ‘this Russia thing’ Donald Trump said the former FBI director James Comey was not fired because of the Russia investigation in a tweet early on Wednesday, in a direct contradiction of statements he had made previously. Related: James Comey has issued a plea for decency. When will Republicans listen? | Jill Abramson Continue reading... source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/apr/18/james-comey-not-fired-over-russia-investigation-donald-trump #Headlines by: Jamiles Lartey

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