In the few hours since it was announced that Comey had been fired, Republican Representative Justin Amash announced that he is reviewing legislation that would set up an independent commission on Russia. But the idea is gaining traction with Republicans as well. Of course, many Democrats are echoing Schumer’s call for an independent investigation of possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Schumer made those comments back in November before anyone knew that the FBI wasinvestigating the Trump campaign. According to NBC News, White House aides quickly began distributing fliers to the press that quotes Schumer as saying that he no longer has confidence in Comey based on the FBI director’s decision to send a letter reopening the investigation into Clinton’s private email server. He said that he wants to see the investigation continue and be “run as far away as possible from this White House and as far away as possible from anyone President Trump has appointed.”But the White House isn’t coming to this fight without ammo. President Donald Trump has just fired James Comey, the director of the Federal Bureau of?Ībsolutely,” Schumer said at a hastily gathered press conference. The Senate minority leader then proceeded to call for a special investigation, a move that many members of Congress are aggressively demanding. Schumer was referring to Trump’s sudden decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. President, in all due respect, you’re making a very big mistake,’” Senator Chuck Schumer told reporters this evening. Following Comey's Firing, Lawmakers Call for Independent Russia Investigation.
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