Concerns approximately independence grow after statement by Mitch McConnell suggests only option to lead inquiry is special counsel – in this case,the man who wrote the letter main to Comeys dismissalJames Comey firing: FBI director’s dismissal rocks Washington liveFollowing the Trump administration’s shock decision to sack FBI director James Comey on Tuesday, demands for the appointment of a special prosecutor to lead an investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election have intensified.
“whether we don’t get a special prosecutor, or every American will rightfully suspect that the decision to fire #Comey was part of a cover-up,” Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, and tweeted shortly after Comey was fired. Related: James Comey fired 'days after requesting Russia inquiry resources' live Related: Rod Rosenstein: the man who wrote the memo that sealed James Comey's fate Continue reading...
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